As I continue to break out statistic posts for each of the larger social networks and digital companies, I offer up today statistics for the granddaddy of video chat apps: Skype.
Despite only launching in 2003, it feels like Skype has been around forever. Skype hasn’t gotten nearly as much publicity since Microsoft acquired them in 2011 and a number of large, viable competitors have emerged over the years; not the least of which is Google with their popular Hangouts app. Despite all of this, Skype is still going strong and has a healthy user base.
Here are some of the most interesting Skype statistics I have been able to dig up in my travels.
This Skype report is a digital collection of the most interesting statistics I have curated over the years as of November 2017. 26 of them including stats for:
- Skype Users
- Skype Calls
- Skype Languages
- 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.
To get your copy of this stat report, click on the button below to purchase it. I will be updating it as close to quarterly as possible, so be sure to check back regularly for a new version.
or get it in one of my report bundles:
Bundle 1: Messaging app reports (WhatsApp, WeChat, Snapchat, Facebook Messenger, QQ, Kik, Skype, Viber and LINE).
Please note that some of these numbers are easier to find than others. A few of these stats come from Microsoft and Skype’s own reports, but some are based on news reports and not official company tallies. Basically, this is the best I can find and I don’t guarantee anything to be 100% accurate.
Image credit: Ryan Fanshaw via flickr
Skype Facts
- Skype website: skype.com
- Year of Skype launch: 2003
- Skype owner: Microsoft
- Year Skype was purchased by Microsoft: 2011
- Skype creators: Priit Kasesalu and Jaan Tallinn
What is Skype?
Skype is for doing things together, whenever you’re apart. Skype’s text, voice and video make it simple to share experiences with the people that matter to you, wherever they are. With Skype, you can share a story, celebrate a birthday, learn a language, hold a meeting, work with colleagues – just about anything you need to do together every day. You can use Skype on whatever works best for you – on your phone or computer or a TV with Skype on it. It is free to start using Skype – to speak, see and instant message other people on Skype for example. You can even try out group video, with the latest version of Skype. (source)
Skype Statistics
Amount Microsoft paid for Skype:
How many people use Skype:
300 million monthly active users
Last updated 10/27/17
Number of times the Skype mobile app has been downloaded:
Last updated 4/28/16
Total number of minutes per day users spend on Skype:
Last updated 10/30/17
Number of installs of Skype on Google Play:
Last updated 10/27/17
Amount of minutes used on Skype video calls:
Last updated 10/30/17