Messenger
Store data observed · From public Google Play data · How we score apps
- Communication
- Google Play
- United States
- 4.7114,638,352 ratings
- Free download
- Updated
- Observed
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EstimatedEst. monthly downloads
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About MessengerObserved
Messenger is a Communication app by Meta Platforms, Inc. on the United States Google Play. Released Jan 30, 2014; last updated Oct 12, 2026 (version 582.0.0.61.92). Messenger is free to download.
Messenger has a 4.7-star average rating from 114,638,352 ratings on the United States Google Play as of Oct 14, 2026. On Oct 15, 2026, Messenger ranked #3 on the Communication top chart and #25 on the overall top charts. MRRBeam rates the success of Messenger 87/100 (market leader), the #2 most successful Communication 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
- 87/100 Market leader
- In Communication
- #2 most successful
- Chart position
- #3 in Communicationon Oct 15, 2026
- Developer
- Meta Platforms, Inc.
Google Play screenshotsObserved
Top Communication apps
The most successful Communication apps MRRBeam tracks in the United States.
Messenger: common questions
- What is Messenger?
- Messenger is a Communication app developed by Meta Platforms, Inc., available on the Google Play. It was first released on Jan 30, 2014.
- How is Messenger rated?
- Messenger has a 4.7-star average rating from 114,638,352 ratings on the United States Google Play as of Oct 14, 2026.
- How much money does Messenger make?
- MRRBeam estimates Messenger makes about $45K–$119K a month in revenue from 378K–1.1M downloads a month, based on its #24 position on the Communication top-grossing chart. This is a modelled estimate, not reported data.
- How many downloads does Messenger get?
- About 378K–1.1M 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 15, 2026, Messenger ranked #3 on the Communication top chart and #25 on the overall top charts. MRRBeam rates the success of Messenger 87/100 (market leader), the #2 most successful Communication 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 12, 2026 (version 582.0.0.61.92).
- What are alternatives to Messenger?
- Similar Communication apps tracked by MRRBeam include WhatsApp Messenger, Snapchat, TextNow: Call + Text Unlimited, Brave Private Web Browser, VPN and Microsoft Edge.
- Is there room to build a competitor to Messenger?
- MRRBeam's opportunity score for Messenger is 6/100. Limited opening: an older app, low revenue per download and a strong 4.7★ rating.