NEW! Most Popular Messengers 1998 - 2022

Updated timeline of the world most popular instant messenger apps starting 1998 to 2022. Including desktop software of the late 80s and early 2000s. Measured by number of monthly active users worldwide. Data source: market reports, press releases, company SEC filings. As always your feedback is welcome. ***** I am a first year PhD student, data geek and I love visualizations. 2022 UPDATE: I am now officially a program drop out and father of beautiful girl. Please support my channel. It can buy me another cup of coffee and a lot of diapers.