AppWizard
May 7, 2026
Messenger has approximately 1.12 billion monthly active users as of the first quarter of 2026. In the first half of 2026, it generated USD 3.2 billion in non-ad revenue, reflecting a 63% year-over-year growth. In India, there are 424.3 million Messenger users, making up 28.7% of the country's population. South-Eastern Asia accounted for 212 million Messenger users in 2025, representing 22.4% of the global total. The user base shows a gender disparity with 55.5% male users and 44.5% female users, and is primarily favored by those aged 25–34, who comprise 32.4% of users. Messenger has surpassed 5 billion downloads on the Google Play Store, with users spending an average of 3 hours and 21 minutes per month on the app. It supports customer communication for over 40 million businesses, with approximately 80% of messages opened within the first hour. Messenger.com received 244.62 million visits in March 2026, a 30.67% increase from February. Chatbots on the platform handle up to 80% of routine inquiries, and the engagement rates for campaigns are high, with open rates ranging from 70% to 88%. Overall, Messenger is among the top three or four most-used platforms globally, trailing only behind Facebook and WhatsApp.
