Here are the most interesting Apple iMessage statistics that I was able to dig up. As always, be sure to check back in the future for updates and additions to this post.
Apple iMessage Statistics
Number of apps listed in the iMessage app store:
Last updated 3/20/17
Percentage of iMessage apps that are games and entertainment apps:
Last updated 3/20/17
Percentage of iMessage apps that are social networking apps:
Last updated 3/20/17
Percentage of iMessage apps that are video apps:
Last updated 3/20/17
Percentage of iMessage apps that are utility apps:
Last updated 3/20/17
Average number of iMessages sent per second:
Last updated 2/15/16
Average number of iMessages sent per year:
Last updated 2/15/16
Percentage of all mobile message spam that comes through iMessage:
Last updated 8/22/14
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- Users
- Demographics
- Revenue
- Growth
- Etc.- all in one place
I try to go through each and every stat regularly and update as much as possible, but we all know that some stats are easier to track down than others. As always, every stat is linked to its original source and has the source date listed.
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