Most Popular Instant Messengers 1997 - 2019

Timeline history of the world most popular instant messenger apps (desktop software in early years) starting 1997 up to 2019. Measured by number of monthly active users worldwide. ***** I am a first year PhD student, data geek and I love visualizations. As always your feedback is welcome. Please support my channel. It can buy me another cup of coffee :) Data source: market reports, press releases, company SEC filings.