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Busuu is a language-learning platform that combines structured lessons with community-powered practice. Learners study grammar and vocabulary in bite-sized sessions, then reinforce progress through exercises, quizzes, and feedback from other users (including native speakers).
Busuu was founded in 2008 and is based in London. It’s now part of Chegg (Busuu is often described as “a Chegg service”), after Chegg announced an all-cash acquisition in 2021.
Answer box: Busuu reports 120 million registered users and a community spanning 160 countries. Chegg said Busuu had 500,000+ paying subscribers when it announced the acquisition (Nov 2021). Busuu offers courses in 12 languages and says it works with 500+ companies and institutions. Busuu’s press kit also cites 76M+ community interactions in 2022 and 1,800+ hours of lessons.
Key metrics table (latest available)
Busuu is a private product inside Chegg, so it does not publish audited MAU/DAU dashboards. The table below focuses on dated, verifiable company statements and press materials.
| Metric | Value | Year / Period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered users | 120M | Current (site/press) | Busuu About / Busuu Press |
| Countries with users | 160 countries | Current (press) | Busuu Press |
| Languages offered (core courses) | 12 languages | 2021–current references | Chegg press release |
| Paying subscribers | 500,000+ paying subscribers | Nov 2021 (at acquisition announcement) | Chegg press release |
| Business customers | 500+ companies & institutions | Current (press) | Busuu Press |
| Community interactions | 76M+ interactions | 2022 | Busuu press PDF |
| Lesson library size | 1,800+ hours of lessons (A1–C1) | 2022 (press materials) | Busuu press PDF |
What these numbers mean
1) “Registered users” shows reach, not monthly activity
Busuu’s 120M figure is best read as a platform reach milestone. For “how active” the community is, engagement stats like community interactions (76M+ in 2022) are a better indicator than registrations alone.
2) Paying subscribers are a key KPI, but not updated frequently
The most widely cited paying-subscriber figure is the 500K+ number in Chegg’s 2021 acquisition announcement. Busuu does not consistently publish a quarterly subscriber count, so treat it as a historical benchmark unless updated by the company.
3) Busuu is not only a consumer app
Busuu highlights B2B adoption through its “Busuu for Business” offering and says it works with 500+ companies and institutions. That matters because enterprise usage can support steadier revenue than consumer subscriptions alone.
FAQ
How many people use Busuu?
Busuu reports 120 million registered users worldwide. This is a registration milestone and does not necessarily represent monthly active users.
How many paying subscribers does Busuu have?
Chegg said Busuu had 500,000+ paying subscribers when Chegg announced it would acquire Busuu in November 2021.
How many languages does Busuu offer?
Busuu’s core consumer course catalog is commonly described as covering 12 languages.
Is Busuu owned by Chegg?
Chegg announced an agreement to acquire Busuu in 2021 in an all-cash deal. Busuu’s app listings and branding commonly describe it as a Chegg service.
Does Busuu include conversation practice with native speakers?
Yes. Busuu emphasizes community feedback and corrections as part of its product experience, and its press materials highlight large volumes of community interactions.
