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- Social Networking
- App Store
- United States
- 3.981,321 ratings
- Free download
- Updated
- Observed
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About WeChatObserved
WeChat is a Social Networking app by WeChat on the United States App Store. Released Jan 21, 2011; last updated Sep 29, 2026 (version 8.0.79). WeChat is free to download.
As of Oct 8, 2026, WeChat has a 3.9-star average rating from 81,321 ratings on the United States App Store and ranks #18 on the Social Networking top chart. MRRBeam rates the success of WeChat 60/100 (established), the #53 most successful Social Networking app MRRBeam tracks in the United States.
WeChat is more than a messaging and social media app – it is a lifestyle for one billion users across the world. Chat and make calls with friends, read news and use local services in Official Accounts and Mini Programs, play games with friends, enjoy mobile payment features with Weixin Pay, and much more.
- Success score
- 60/100 Established
- In Social Networking
- #53 most successful
- Chart position
- #18 in Social Networkingon Oct 8, 2026
- Developer
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WeChat: common questions
- What is WeChat?
- WeChat is a Social Networking app developed by WeChat, available on the App Store. It was first released on Jan 21, 2011.
- How is WeChat rated?
- WeChat has a 3.9-star average rating from 81,321 ratings on the United States App Store as of Oct 8, 2026.
- How much money does WeChat make?
- MRRBeam estimates WeChat makes about $5.5K–$24K a month in revenue from 57K–165K downloads a month, based on its #18 position on the Social Networking free chart. This is a modelled estimate, not reported data.
- How many downloads does WeChat get?
- About 57K–165K downloads a month, by MRRBeam's estimate from its chart position. Apple does not publish download counts.
- How much does WeChat cost?
- WeChat is free to download.
- Is WeChat successful?
- On Oct 8, 2026, WeChat ranked #18 on the Social Networking top chart. MRRBeam rates the success of WeChat 60/100 (established), the #53 most successful Social Networking app MRRBeam tracks in the United States. The success score combines rating volume, chart position and average rating.
- When was WeChat last updated?
- WeChat was last updated on Sep 29, 2026 (version 8.0.79).
- What are alternatives to WeChat?
- 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 WeChat?
- MRRBeam's opportunity score for WeChat is 29/100. Limited opening: an older app, a deep review moat (81,321 reviews) and low revenue per download.