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Estimate the number of whatsapp messages sent per day?

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PK asked on Apr 15, 2020
Director of Product at PayPal. Based in SF. Worked at Twitter, Yelp, Salesforce, Houzz in the past.

Clarifying Question:

  1. Considering it is for global users across the world

  2. Across mobile platforms (ios and android)

  3. Referring to text messages specifically and not gifs, video or voice calls

Total Messages Sent Per day = Messages sent in Developed world + Developing world + underdeveloped world per day

# of messages sent per day = # of users in every market x average messages sent per user.

World Population 7B, 50% internet penetration → 3.5B

Assuming Whatsapp has 50% penetration in the messaging space → 1.7B users

20% of the world is in developed world, 60% in developing countries, 20% in under developed countries. Assuming the same distribution holds for WhatsApp in these markets

Whatsapp developed user count → 0.2 x 1.7B → 340M users

Whatsapp developed user count → 0.6 x 1.7B → 1B users

Whatsapp developed user count → 0.6 x 1.7B → 340M users

Users in developed countries are reasonable users of WhatsApp but not as strong as developing countries. In general, I would assume 30% of their phone/text conversation happen on whatsapp. Rest happens on iMessage/android SMS, or messenger.

Assuming an average developed country user sends 10 unique messages/day → 3 of them happen on WhatsApp.

Users in developing countries tend to use WhatsApp the most and it accounts for 80% of their conversations. Assuming they send 15 messages per day, 80% of them come on whatsapp → 12 messages.

Users in underdeveloped countries tend to use WhatsApp a lot due to its free nature and it accounts for 80% of their conversations. Assuming they send 5 messages per day, 80% of them come on whatsapp → 4 messages.

Total Messages Sent --> Messages sent in Developed world + Developing world + underdeveloped world per day

→ (340M x 3) + (12x1B) + (340M x 4)

→ 14.4B messages are sent per day on whatsapp

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Clara
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replied on Apr 15, 2020
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Hello PK,

I have alredy answered to some of your questions regarding market sizing, they are truly interesting.

I believe tought you always have the same flaw: you only consider one of the two big segments (personal vs. professional users)

In this case, for instance, you assume they are only private users.

Hope it helps!

Cheers,

Clara

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amanda on Jan 15, 2024

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Nancy
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replied on Apr 18, 2020
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Hey there,

Just need to remind you that WhatsApp is not officially allowed in China, so you need to deduct 1.4B out of 7.0B of the world population. Otherwise, you will always overestimate the number when you make an assumption on the penetrations later on.

Thanks!

Jing

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RUBEN on Apr 19, 2020

Hi Jing, thanks for the information. I have done the case myself and I also had the same idea as you. However, my results are very sensitive on the assumption of the # of messages an individual sends per day. My assumption is an average of 20 messages for normal users and 60 messages for individuals that use it for business communications. I would like to see if someone has an idea to provide an estimation which is a little bit more solid. Best

Aashvi on Mar 30, 2024

It is difficult to estimate the daily volume of WhatsApp messages transmitted because user activity and growth rates fluctuate. But according to latest statistics, WhatsApp handles more than 100 billion messages per day. This astounding number highlights the platform's widespread use around the world and its crucial function in contemporary communication, demonstrating society's reliance on instant messaging for social interactions and information sharing.

Vlad
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updated an answer on Apr 15, 2020
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Hi,

You forgot that many users use whatsup for business needs as a corporate messenger. You will be surprised how popular it is. So I would increase the usage in developing countries even further making the business usage a separate part of the analysis

Best

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Thomas
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replied on Apr 16, 2020
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Hi,

You are indeed missing out on the business segment. Moreover, this segment consists of two chunks. The first one being automated messages (e.g. airlines sending your boarding pass) and the second is interaction (e.g. customer service).

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priya replied on Jan 01, 2024

Estimating the number of WhatsApp messages sent daily is challenging due to the platform's immense user base and constant growth. With billions of active users globally, it's safe to assume that millions, if not billions, of messages are exchanged daily, showcasing the app's unparalleled popularity in modern communication.

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Avery on Feb 18, 2024

WhatsApp's ubiquity in global communication makes estimating its daily message count daunting. With billions of active users, the platform's popularity suggests an exchange of millions, if not billions, of messages daily, highlighting its pivotal role in modern connectivity.

Anonymous D replied on Dec 13, 2023

As of my last update in 2022,GB WhatsApp sees an estimated 100 billion messages sent per day globally. This number fluctuates, reflecting the platform's widespread use for communication across the world. 

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Anonymous G replied on Apr 08, 2024

14.4B messages are sent per day on whatsapp.

 

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Antonello
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replied on Apr 30, 2020
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Hi, I think it is a good approach. Always try to stay in 20 minutes and - if needed - accelerate some estimations by asking to the interviewer

Best,
Antonello

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Arshi updated an answer on Apr 10, 2023

Wow! This analysis shows that a staggering 14.4 billion text messages are sent every day on WhatsApp worldwide!

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Anonymous B replied on Nov 25, 2023

mobile platforms (iOS, Android), and focusing on text messages, not multimedia, approximately 14.4 billion messages are sent daily on WhatsApp FM. This calculation considers user distribution across developed, developing, and underdeveloped regions, factoring in varying usage patterns based on WhatsApp's prevalence in each ma

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Natasha78 replied on May 17, 2023

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       Estimating the exact number of WhatsApp messages sent per day is challenging, as it depends on various factors such as the global user base, individual usage patterns, and geographic distribution. However, as of my knowledge cutoff in September 2021, WhatsApp reported processing over 100 billion messages per day. Considering the continuous growth in its user base and increased adoption of messaging apps, it is likely that the number of messages sent on WhatsApp has further increased. This immense volume of daily messages reflects the widespread reliance on the platform for communication, connecting people across the globe.

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Wow! This analysis shows that a staggering 14.4 billion text messages are sent every day worldwide!


 

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sarika78 on Jan 11, 2024

It is difficult to pinpoint a precise number, but as of January 2022—when I last updated my knowledge—WhatsApp was handling more than 100 billion messages day worldwide. This figure could have grown considerably since then given its ongoing expansion. The widespread use of WhatsApp for communication makes it a vital platform in today's interconnected world.

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