Messenger
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- Social Networking
- App Store
- United States
- 4.713,742,076 ratings
- Free download
- Updated
- Observed
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About MessengerObserved
Messenger is a Social Networking app by Meta Platforms, Inc. on the United States App Store. Released Aug 9, 2011; last updated Oct 6, 2026 (version 582.0.0). Messenger is free to download.
As of Oct 8, 2026, Messenger has a 4.7-star average rating from 13,742,076 ratings on the United States App Store and ranks #9 on the Social Networking top chart. MRRBeam rates the success of Messenger 82/100 (market leader), the #6 most successful Social Networking app MRRBeam tracks in the United States.
Messenger is a free messaging app that helps you connect with anyone, anywhere. Stay in touch with your friends and family, explore your interests with people like you, build your community, and share your vibe beyond words, all in one app.
- Success score
- 82/100 Market leader
- In Social Networking
- #6 most successful
- Chart position
- #9 in Social Networkingon Oct 8, 2026
- Developer
- Meta Platforms, Inc.
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Messenger: common questions
- What is Messenger?
- Messenger is a Social Networking app developed by Meta Platforms, Inc., available on the App Store. It was first released on Aug 9, 2011.
- How is Messenger rated?
- Messenger has a 4.7-star average rating from 13,742,076 ratings on the United States App Store as of Oct 8, 2026.
- How much money does Messenger make?
- MRRBeam estimates Messenger makes about $10K–$43K a month in revenue from 102K–297K downloads a month, based on its #9 position on the Social Networking free chart. This is a modelled estimate, not reported data.
- How many downloads does Messenger get?
- About 102K–297K downloads a month, by MRRBeam's estimate from its chart position. Apple does not publish download counts.
- How much does Messenger cost?
- Messenger is free to download.
- Is Messenger successful?
- On Oct 8, 2026, Messenger ranked #9 on the Social Networking top chart. MRRBeam rates the success of Messenger 82/100 (market leader), the #6 most successful Social Networking app MRRBeam tracks in the United States. The success score combines rating volume, chart position and average rating.
- When was Messenger last updated?
- Messenger was last updated on Oct 6, 2026 (version 582.0.0).
- What are alternatives to Messenger?
- Similar Social Networking apps tracked by MRRBeam include Threads, WhatsApp Messenger, Life360: Family Safety & GPS, Facebook and Discord - Talk, Play, Hang Out.
- Is there room to build a competitor to Messenger?
- MRRBeam's opportunity score for Messenger is 3/100. Limited opening: an older app, low revenue per download and a strong 4.7★ rating.