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Messenger gets 1M+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, November 2026, rounded down to a band).

Messenger by Meta Platforms, Inc. is on App Store and Google Play. Active Users (MAU & DAU), Downloads, rankings, keywords, revenue, and rating totals.

Messenger update history & changes

Last change · 163 events since 19 Oct 2011Full timeline ↓
Full timeline · 163 events
  1. ✏️
    Messenger added hidden keywords: chats, wii, chatting, boyfriend +2 moreiOS
    words in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
  2. ✏️
    Messenger added hidden keywords: wetransfer, emu, myfitnesspal, rewards +8 moreiOS
    words in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
  3. ✏️
    Messenger added hidden keywords: taxiOS
    words in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
  4. ✏️
    Messenger added hidden keywords: satnav, lime, real-timeiOS
    words in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
  5. ✏️
    Messenger added hidden keywords: what's, garmin, website, back +4 moreiOS
    words in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
  6. 📦
    Messenger updated to version 586.0.0iOS
    We update our app regularly to make it even better for you to easily connect to the people that matter. Update to the latest version to get all the new features and improvements.

    This release includes:
    - Fixes for cras… more
  7. ✏️
    Messenger added hidden keywords: takeout, recoveriOS
    words in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
  8. ✏️
    Messenger added hidden keywords: fictionsiOS
    words in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
  9. ✏️
    Messenger added hidden keywords: potto, zara, fishing, survivaliOS
    words in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
  10. ✏️
    Messenger added hidden keywords: signal, firefox, outlookiOS
    words in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
  11. ✏️
    Messenger added hidden keywords: yuno, übersetzer, lyricsiOS
    words in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
  12. ✏️
    Messenger added hidden keywords: chats, life360, truecaller, dramabox +4 moreiOS
    words in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
  13. ✏️
    Messenger added hidden keywords: signal, linkedin, litres, near +3 moreiOS
    words in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
  14. ✏️
    Messenger added hidden keywords: windy, securego, roleplaiiOS
    words in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
  15. 📦
    Messenger updated to version 585.0.0iOS
    We update our app regularly to make it even better for you to easily connect to the people that matter. Update to the latest version to get all the new features and improvements.

    This release includes:
    - Fixes for cras… more
  16. 📦
    Messenger updated to version 585.0.0.53.94Android
    No release notes
  17. ✏️
    Messenger added hidden keywords: warehouse, future, mexican, payment +4 moreiOS
    words in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
  18. 🎉
    Messenger in-app event: Spooky themes for your chatsiOS
    SPECIAL EVENT · until 2 Nov
  19. ✏️
    Messenger added hidden keywords: snow, value, software, keyboardiOS
    words in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
  20. ✏️
    Messenger added hidden keywords: dramen, crushiOS
    words in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
  21. ✏️
    Messenger added hidden keywords: s-vorteilswelt, business-netzwerk, speediOS
    words in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
  22. 🆕
    Messenger: its developer released another app: Muse from MetaiOS
  23. ✏️
    Messenger added hidden keywords: finance, farm, cityiOS
    words in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
  24. 📦
    Messenger updated to version 584.1.0.61.98Android
    No release notes
  25. ✏️
    Messenger added hidden keywords: finance, mail, survival, accessiOS
    words in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
  26. ✏️
    Messenger added hidden keywords: value, portfolio, farm, survivaliOS
    words in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
  27. ✏️
    Messenger: new iPad screenshotsiOS
    · CN
  28. ✏️
    Messenger: new screenshotsiOS
    8 screenshots (was 8) · CN
  29. 📈
    Messenger hit #1Android
    Top Free · Communication · TH
  30. ✏️
    Messenger added hidden keywords: goodrx, pinedrama, tap, fonts +3 moreiOS
    words in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
  31. ✏️
    Messenger: keywords changediOS
    · US
  32. ✏️
    Messenger added hidden keywords: disney, lieu, ideas, drivers +1 moreiOS
    words in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
  33. ✏️
    Messenger: new iPad screenshotsiOS
    · 29 countries
  34. ✏️
    Messenger: new screenshotsiOS
    8 screenshots (was 8) · 15 countries
  35. ✏️
    Messenger: new screenshotsiOS
    8 screenshots (was 8) · RU
  36. ✏️
    Messenger: new screenshotsiOS
    8 screenshots (was 8) · MX, CO, AR
  37. ✏️
    Messenger: new screenshotsiOS
    8 screenshots (was 8) · DE
  38. ✏️
    Messenger: new screenshotsiOS
    8 screenshots (was 8) · BR
  39. 📦
    Messenger updated to version 584.0.0iOS
    We update our app regularly to make it even better for you to easily connect to the people that matter. Update to the latest version to get all the new features and improvements.

    This release includes:
    - Fixes for cras… more
  40. ✏️
    Messenger added hidden keywords: profile, jackpotiOS
    words in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
  41. ✏️
    Messenger added hidden keywords: tools, survival, tapiOS
    words in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
  42. ✏️
    Messenger added hidden keywords: chats, myair, badooiOS
    words in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
  43. ✏️
    Messenger: new iPad screenshotsiOS
    · 30 countries
  44. ✏️
    Messenger: new screenshotsiOS
    8 screenshots (was 8) · 15 countries
  45. ✏️
    Messenger: new screenshotsiOS
    8 screenshots (was 8) · RU
  46. ✏️
    Messenger: new screenshotsiOS
    8 screenshots (was 8) · MX, CO, AR
  47. ✏️
    Messenger: new screenshotsiOS
    8 screenshots (was 8) · DE
  48. ✏️
    Messenger: new screenshotsiOS
    8 screenshots (was 8) · CN
  49. ✏️
    Messenger: new screenshotsiOS
    8 screenshots (was 8) · BR
  50. 💰
    Messenger: in-app price range changedAndroid
    $0.05 - $7,909.99 per item → $0.05 - $7,999.99 per item · US
  51. 📦
    Messenger updated to version 583.0.0iOS
    We update our app regularly to make it even better for you to easily connect to the people that matter. Update to the latest version to get all the new features and improvements.

    This release includes:
    - Fixes for cras… more
  52. ✏️
    Messenger added hidden keywords: moon, videoiOS
    words in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
  53. 📦
    Messenger: now updating weeklyiOS
    4 updates in 30 days, after a quiet two months
  54. ✏️
    Messenger added hidden keywords: photos, privateiOS
    words in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
  55. 📦
    Messenger: now updating weeklyAndroid
    4 updates in 30 days, after a quiet two months
  56. ✏️
    Messenger added hidden keywords: fees, membersiOS
    words in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
  57. 📦
    Messenger updated to version 582.0.0.61.92Android
    No release notes
  58. 📦
    Messenger updated to version 583.0.0.29.95Android
    No release notes
  59. 📈
    Messenger entered the top 10 in 8 chartsAndroid
    Top Free · Communication · ES · Top Free · Communication · MX · Top Free · Communication · NL · Top Grossing · Communication · SE · +4 more
  60. 📈
    Messenger hit #1Android
    Top Free · Communication · VN
  61. ✏️
    Messenger added hidden keywords: media, friendsiOS
    words in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
  62. ✏️
    Messenger added hidden keywords: hellowork, bid, lyricsiOS
    words in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
  63. ✏️
    Messenger added hidden keywords: required, value, zalando, insurance +3 moreiOS
    words in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
  64. 📦
    Messenger updated to version 582.0.0iOS
    We update our app regularly to make it even better for you to easily connect to the people that matter. Update to the latest version to get all the new features and improvements.

    This release includes:
    - Fixes for cras… more
  65. ✏️
    Messenger added hidden keywords: techiOS
    words in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
  66. 🆕
    Messenger: its developer released another app: Facebook Creator StudioAndroid
  67. 📈
    Messenger entered the top 10Android
    Top Free · All Apps · AU
  68. ✏️
    Messenger added hidden keywords: notifications, winiOS
    words in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
  69. ✏️
    Messenger added hidden keywords: cam, portal, friendsiOS
    words in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
  70. 🆕
    Messenger: its developer released another app: Style Sketch: Outfit PlanneriOS
  71. ✏️
    Messenger added hidden keywords: lastapp, call, traduction, privacyiOS
    words in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
  72. ✏️
    Messenger added hidden keywords: chats, dragon, calls, photos +2 moreiOS
    words in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
  73. 📦
    Messenger updated to version 581.0.0iOS
    We update our app regularly to make it even better for you to easily connect to the people that matter. Update to the latest version to get all the new features and improvements.

    This release includes:
    - Fixes for cras… more
  74. ✏️
    Messenger added hidden keywords: required, value, subscriptioniOS
    words in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
  75. 📦
    Messenger updated to version 581.0.0.49.91Android
    No release notes
  76. 🆕
    Messenger: its developer released another app: Pocket: Make GizmosiOS
  77. ✏️
    Messenger added hidden keywords: notifications, communication, video-editor, membersiOS
    words in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
  78. ✏️
    Messenger added hidden keywords: myfff, media, kyc, sirius +2 moreiOS
    words in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
  79. 📈
    Messenger entered the top 10Android
    Top Free · All Apps · SA
  80. ✏️
    Messenger added hidden keywords: face, marketplace, calls, telegraph +2 moreiOS
    words in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
  81. 📈
    Messenger hit #1iOS
    Top Free · Social Networking · VN
  82. ⭐
    Messenger passed 10M ratingsiOS
    across the App Store countries we track
  83. 🆕
    Messenger first spotted by AppInsiderAndroid
    United Arab Emirates
  84. 🆕
    Messenger: its developer released another app: Facebook Creator StudioiOS
  85. 🆕
    Messenger first spotted by AppInsideriOS
    #7 in Top Free · Social Networking · United Kingdom
  86. 📦
    Messenger version 580.0.0iOS
    No release notes
  87. 📦
    Messenger updated to version 579.0.0.61.91Android
    No release notes
  88. 📦
    Messenger version 580.0.0.49.91Android
    No release notes
  89. 🆕
    Messenger: its developer released another app: Muse from MetaAndroid
  90. 🆕
    Messenger: its developer released another app: Pocket: Make GizmosAndroid
  91. 🆕
    Messenger released on Google PlayAndroid
  92. 🆕
    Messenger released on the App StoreiOS

Collected from the stores by AppInsider since we first spotted the app. Dates are when we saw each change.

Downloads / month
10M+
all stores, worldwide · 1M+ a day
Monthly users
all platforms
Revenue / month
in-app, both stores
Rating
4.5 ★
129M ratings, both stores
Measured
Best rank now
#2
Android · Communication Free
Measured
New ratings a week
210k
▲ +19% vs the 2 weeks before (App Store)
Measured
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Messenger at a glance

AI summary written from our chart and store data, 2026-11-09. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.

Messenger is a free social networking app by Meta Platforms, Inc. that enables users to chat, call, and share media with friends and family while integrating AI assistance and community features. The app consistently ranks in the top 10 of free social networking charts across diverse markets including Vietnam, Colombia, Mexico, and the Philippines, indicating strong global user retention and broad geographic appeal.

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