DOWN 6 PLACES IN 2025
Not just a a personal messaging app, its broadcasting and group functionalities make it a valuable communication tool
Website: whatsapp.com
Rankings in the previous surveys
| 2024: 12 | 2023: 17 | 2022: 21 | 2021: 10 | 2020: 10 | 2019: 14 | 2018: 12 | 2017: 13 | 2016: 13 |
| 2015: 21 | 2014: 83 | 2013: 86 | 2012: – | 2011: – | 2010: – | 2009: – | 2008: – | 2007: – |
Comments on WhatsApp in 2025
“In combination with Instagram I used this tool to exposure my work.” Ramesh Kumar, Pakistan, 2025
“i like to use whatsapp because of its uses like instant communication, voice and video calling, group chats for collaboration, multimedia sharing, voice message and status updates.” Abiha Jawahar, Pakistan, 2025
“It is great for personal and business use to contact people and share photo’s or short video’s with each other, for example: When a family member is on vacation and wants to share their experiences with you by photo’s and video’s. WhatsApp is a great tool for that” Video editor, Netherlands, 2025
Previous comments on WhatsApp
“Quick and efficient communication among peers and parents.” 2024
“WhatsApp is essential for staying in touch with friends and family, thanks to its easy-to-use messaging and calling features.” 2024
“easy and feasible way of communication. flexible, not time bound, and students or teachers can review of presentations, lectures or any kind of material according to feasibility.” 2024
“I love that it is fast and easy to use and I can use it on all my devices. So much more useful than texts and other platforms for instant messaging.” 2024
“This tool can be used to communicate with clients/colleagues globally. This is especially helpful for the mobile app usage when in other countries for work.” 2024
“It is not the best messaging service, but it is the most widespread.” Academic, Colombia, 2023
“A fast way to exchange thoughts in a group” Product Designer, Switzerland, 2023
“Rapid contact with several groups”, 2022
“Best tool to communicate with people from all around the world free” Event Coordinator, Denmark, 2022
“It connects me instantly to my PLN” Sheridan Webb, Learning Community Manager, UK, 2022
“One can never stop using this tool. Anytime, anywhere at your fingertips and very easy to use.” JP, E-Learning Specialist, Suriname, 2021
“An easy way to catch up with close contacts one-on-one without disrupting their days. Has become more essential with family and friends too during the pandemic.” Shai Desai, Australia, 2021
“So my friends still no I’m alive and kicking!” Lili ten Berge, Animation Editor, Netherlands, 2021
“Fast easy way to communicate and collaborate” Roberto Galvez, Corporate Services Director, Indonesia, 2021
“WhatsApp makes it fun to informally keep in touch with my colleagues around the world. It helps keep our relationships strong.” Training Manager, Switzerland, 2020
“A good tool for engaging older students in interactive discussions about class topics.” Sara Carlesimo, web designer/teacher, France, 2020
“Easy tool to keep in contact with the students” Sami S, Principal lecturer in Physics in university of applied sciences, Finland, 2020
“Excellent to exchange references and information with a group of people that share the same interests” Nira, Learning Consultant, Brazil, 2020
“Communications and collaboration. Everyone has it so no learning curve. Good for project teams.” Learning Designer, UK
“I do use a number of communication tools but WhatsApp has become the essential one for me for interacting with individuals – clients, colleagues, friends and family.” Jane Hart, 2020
