Top 10 most popular messenger apps in 2023

The advancement of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) has led to a paradigm shift, enhancing the development and accessibility of information. This progress has significantly improved human-to-human, human-to-machine, and machine-to-machine (M2M) communication, making it more efficient and convenient through mobile devices.

In this context, Eastern Mirror presents the Top 10 most popular messenger apps globally, based on data from Statista in June 2023. The data, recently surveyed and released by AppMagic, focuses on monthly downloads from both the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.

1. WhatsApp

As of June 2023, WhatsApp secured its position as the most downloaded mobile messenger app worldwide, boasting nearly 45.85 million downloads.

2. Telegram

Following closely is the mobile communication app Telegram with approximately 34.29 million downloads. It offers global accessibility, serving as a freemium, encrypted, cloud-based, and centralised instant messaging service, along with several other features.

3. Snapchat

In the third spot, the social and video messaging app Snapchat recorded 32.32 million downloads. Developed by Snap Inc. (originally Snapchat Inc.), this American multimedia instant messaging app and service holds a significant presence.

4. WhatsApp Business

Claiming the fourth position is WhatsApp Business, a free-to-download app designed to streamline customer interactions. It achieves this by providing tools for message automation, sorting, and quick responses.

5. Messenger

Ranking fifth, Messenger garnered 21.87 million downloads. It functions as a platform for sending messages, exchanging various media types, and interacting with other users through reactions and bots. Additionally, the service supports voice and video calls.

6. WeChat

Coming in at number six is WeChat with 8 million downloads. Developed by Tencent, this Chinese super app is an all-in-one app offering its users multiple services within one single platform. It offers a comprehensive range of features, including text messaging, voice messaging, social networking, video conferencing, mobile payment, and more.

7.  QQ

Tencent QQ, also known as QQ, stands as the seventh-ranked instant messaging software service and web portal. Developed by the Chinese technology company Tencent, it provides various services, such as social games, music, shopping, microblogging, movies, and group and voice chat software, with 3.76 million downloads.

8. Viber

With 3.63 million downloads, Viber serves as a secure, private messaging and calling app. It connects over a billion people globally, enabling free audio and video calls, along with Viber-to-Viber calls for up to 50 participants.

9. Line

Gathering 2.73 million downloads, Line is a freeware app catering to instant communications across electronic devices. Users can send texts, images, videos, audio, conduct free VoIP conversations, and engage in video conferences.

10. Signal

Completing the Top 10 is Signal Private Messenger with 2.51 million downloads. This encrypted messaging service facilitates instant messaging, voice calls, and video calls, catering to both one-on-one and group communication scenarios.