A popular free instant messaging system WhatsApp reported that the number of its daily active users exceeded 1 billion.

WhatsApp allows you to send text messages, images, video and audio via the Internet. The client works on many platforms, including Android, iOS and Windows.

The first WhatsApp release took place in 2009. By August 2013, the messenger had more than 300 million active users, and in April 2014 the 500 million mark was taken. And now it is said about the achievement of new heights.

"Last year, we shared the news that a billion people around the world use WhatsApp every month. Today we are happy and proud to inform you that one billion people around the world use WhatsApp every day in order to stay in touch with their loved ones, friends and family, "writes the messenger's administration.

It is noted that every day about 55 billion messages are sent through the system. Every day users exchange 4.5 billion images and 1 billion videos.

The size of the monthly active audience reaches 1.3 billion people.

Add that in February 2014 on the acquisition of WhatsApp announced the social network Facebook. The deal amounted to $ 16 billion: of which $ 4 billion was paid in cash, another $ 12 billion - shares in Facebook. In addition, the contract provided for the transfer of Facebook shares with restrictions of $ 3 billion to the founders and employees of WhatsApp within four years after the transaction was closed.