Compare the rates of social media platform and messaging app usage in 11 countries around the world
Facebook and WhatsApp are the most widely used social media platforms and messaging applications in 11 countries around the world.
FOR RELEASE MARCH 7, 2019
Facebook and WhatsApp are the most widely used social media platforms and messaging applications in 11 countries around the world.
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Facebook and WhatsApp are the most widely used social media platforms and messaging applications in 11 countries around the world.