Facebook Messenger hits 1 billion downloads on Android devices

Facebook Messenger has been downloaded more than 1 billion times on Android devices — a feat that's only been accomplished by several other apps.

David Marcus, vice-president of messaging products at Facebook, announced in a post that the company's popular Messenger app is now among an exclusive few to reach 1 billion downloads on the Google Play store.

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Besides Facebook, which previously hit this milestone with its flagship app and WhatsApp, Google has earned the 1 billion downloads badge with its Gmail, YouTube, Search and Maps apps. Read more...

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