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MOST POPULAR INSTANT MESSENGERS 1995 – 2020

Blog 4 March 2022 1 min read By Eddie van der Walt
MOST POPULAR INSTANT MESSENGERS 1995 – 2020

In this data visualization video, Captain Gizmo look at the most popular instant messaging apps based on monthly active users. 

So, which of these apps are you using to get in touch with & support your customers ? 

Eddie van der Walt — FAQ
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With 27 years in online marketing, SEO, e-commerce infrastructure, and server management, Eddie is the founder of FAQ — a managed e-commerce partnership built on the principle that your partner earns more only when your shop sells more. He's hands-on across the full stack: from CloudLinux hosting environments to WooCommerce conversion optimisation and FluentCRM automation. Every article here comes from live experience running real online shops.

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