WhatsApp Surpasses 3 Billion Monthly Users as Meta Expands AI Push

WhatsApp hits 3 billion monthly users, fueling Meta's AI strategy and boosting business services.
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WhatsApp Surpasses 3 Billion Monthly Users as Meta Expands AI Push
WhatsApp Now Has Over 3 Billion Monthly Users: What It Means for Meta and the Future of Messaging Wondering how many users WhatsApp has today? As of May 2025, WhatsApp now has more than 3 billion monthly active users , according to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg. This major milestone makes WhatsApp one of the very few apps—alongside Facebook itself—to cross the 3 billion user threshold. Originally launched in 2009 and acquired by Facebook (now Meta) for a staggering $19 billion in 2014, WhatsApp continues to dominate the messaging landscape globally. Best of all for users, it remains free to use and ad-free, making it a trusted communication tool for billions.                     Image Credits:Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto / Getty Images A Key Driver in Meta's AI and Business Strategy With this enormous user base, WhatsApp has become a crucial pillar in Meta's broader AI and business expansion strategy . During Meta’s Q1 2025 earnings call, executives emphasized that WhatsApp isn't just a m…