After the whole WhatsApp-policy debacle, a myriad of more privacy-focused chat apps have gained massive popularity in markets like India. We have seen downloads of such apps, including Signal and Telegram, skyrocket following WhatsApp’s privacy policy update. Now, a recent study has revealed that most Indians are using or prefer using multiple messaging apps instead of sticking to one.
“Though there is a clear first-mover advantage for WhatsApp, users are increasingly signing up other platforms like Telegram and Signal for their unique features and better security they offer. With this future of messaging apps in India is going to be pluralistic in nature”, said Faisal Kawoosa, the founder and Chief Analyst of techARC.
