The Facebook Messenger has surpassed the record of 5 billion downloads on Google Play Store. In doing so, the Messenger has become the third non-Google app to cross the 5 billion mark.
The parent app of Messenger, the Facebook app, had reached the 5 billion mark on Play Store in 2019. On the other hand, WhatsApp had reached the 5 billion mark in 2020.
Currently, the Facebook app, Messenger app and WhatsApp are the only non-Google apps above 5 billion downloads on Play Store.
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According to reports by Android Police, there are a total of 14 applications that have surpassed the milestone of 5 billion downloads on Google Play Store. Google’s first party apps like YouTube, Maps, and Gmail are also present in the elite list.