WhatsApp reached a big milestone, revealing Wednesday that it now has 2 billion users globally. (Adweek)
Despite its size, WhatsApp’s growth remains robust: It has gained 500 million new customers over the past two years. (CNN Business)
Parent company Facebook passed 2 billion monthly users in 2017, but its growth has since slowed amid privacy scandals and increasing scrutiny from officials around the world. (Mashable)
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In announcing the milestone, WhatsApp head Will Cathcart said in an interview that the app’s global popularity underscores why the company needs to fight for its users’ ability to communicate through encrypted channels. (WSJ)