Mark Zuckerberg announced that WhatsApp Channels has surpassed 500 million monthly active users. According to the company, Channels is a new way to get updates from people, organisations, and teams they follow on WhatsApp.
Mark Zuckerberg, announced the news on his WhatsApp Channel, “500 million monthly actives on WhatsApp Channels in the first 7 weeks! Great to see the WA community so engaged.”
WhatsApp has also launched Stickers on channels. Some channels people are enjoying, according to WhatsApp, include Diljit Dosanjh, Chef Ranveer Brar, International Cricket Council, Mumbai Indians, Indian Cricket Team, Katrina Kaif, Allu Arjun, Vijay Deverakonda, and TechBurner
According to WhatsApp, some global top moments on Channels are Bad Bunny at his dentist appointment, International Cricket Council live from the Cricket World Cup, BTS look at MLB World Series, Maluma asking followers to react based on their location and Sebastian Yatra announcing he’s hosting the Latin Grammy’s.
Dosanjh said, “My WhatsApp Channel is where I communicate with my fans in a personal and authentic way…it feels like I’m connecting with them, sharing the most important moments of my life with them, just like I would with my friends and family back home. Whether it's my new song, an exciting collaboration or just a good morning message, WhatsApp Channels is where I express myself and feel closer to my community of fans.”
Brar said, “WhatsApp Channels has been an amazing platform to build my community of food lovers and share content that I’m passionate about, all things food! Whether it's sharing my favourite recipes, cooking tips or personal moments, WhatsApp Channels is the perfect place to do that and the best part is that it's as simple as sending a message.”