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WhatsApp processes record 27 billion messages in one day

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By Michael Heller

Published: Jun 12, 2013, 11:30 PM

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WhatsApp processes record 27 billion messages in one day

Yep, you read that right: WhatsApp has processed a record 27 billion messages in one day. That's an incredibly impressive number, and it also happens to be a record for the company. WhatsApp has been the go-to cross-platform messaging service recently, and has really been gaining more and more steam with users who are leaving BlackBerry, but still have friends on the platform, because it is one of the few options that still supports older BB versions.

WhatsApp says that there were 10 billion incoming messages and 17 billion outgoing messages processed in one 24 hour period. That makes for 27 billion total messages, which beats the old record of 18 billion, which was set on New Years Eve 2012. The incoming and outgoing message totals are not even, according to WhatsApp, because the outgoing message total gets inflated by group message.

It's hard to say how the number stacks up to other messaging platforms, because few others really give out those numbers. We had heard recently that BBM is processing about 10 billion messages a day by its 60 million users. WhatsApp recently said that it has 200 million active monthly users, but has not said how many total registered users are on the platform.

source: @WhatsApp via The Next Web

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Michael Heller is known for his clear and informative articles on mobile technology. He explores important topics such as the rollouts of 5G networks and the advancements in mobile payments, offering readers insights into the evolving tech landscape.