WhatsApp now has more than 3 billion users a month
WhatsApp, acquired by Facebook for $19 billion in 2014, now boasts over 3 billion monthly users, remaining ad-free and free to use.
MAIN POINTS
- WhatsApp has surpassed 3 billion monthly active users.
- The app was founded in 2009 and acquired by Facebook in 2014.
- It remains free to use and does not display ads.
- Mark Zuckerberg highlighted this milestone during Meta's Q1 results call.
TAKEAWAYS
- WhatsApp's user base has grown significantly since its acquisition by Facebook.
- The app's ad-free model continues to attract a large global audience.
- Meta's strategy includes maintaining WhatsApp as a free service.
- The milestone reflects WhatsApp's importance in Meta's overall ecosystem.