Telegram messenger’s monthly audience in Russia reached 85 million people. In this respect reports The Forbes publication refers to an analysis of Internet traffic on the MTS network for the fourth quarter of 2023.
The number of viewers of 85 million is 10% more than in the same period in 2022. Additionally, MTS statistics showed that 70% of users log in to Telegram more than 25 times a month, and 8% log in 15 to 25 times a month. Russians use Telegram most between 12:00 and 14:00.
Although Telegram’s audience has increased in 2023, this messenger still remains the second Internet service in terms of active audience in Russia. WhatsApp continues to lead the way, with the number of monthly users decreasing by 8% year-on-year in the fourth quarter. MTS did not provide absolute numbers.
Statistics also showed a sharp decline in the number of viewers for other services of the Meta company (recognized as extremist and banned in Russia). For example, the number of users of Instagram (the owner of the company Meta is considered an extremist in Russia and is banned) decreased by 35% in 2023, and the number of users of the social network Facebook (the owner of the company Meta is recognized as an extremist in Russia and is banned in Russia) – by 77%.
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