SMRTR TechMay 18, 2025TechSpot

Which mobile app was the first to hit 1 billion active users?

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Facebook became the first mobile app to reach 1 billion monthly active users in 2015, taking 8.7 years. TikTok achieved the feat in just 5 years by 2021, setting a new speed record. Other apps like Instagram, YouTube, and WhatsApp have also crossed the billion-user milestone, reflecting the rapid growth of mobile-first, habit-forming platforms in daily life.

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