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Rakuten Viber (commonly called Viber) is a global messaging and calling app that supports text chat, group messaging, voice calls, video calls, and media sharing. Viber is especially well known for cross-border communication, strong adoption in parts of Europe and Asia, and a growing toolkit for businesses that want to message customers.
How many people use Viber in 2026?
The most recent explicit “total registered users” figure we found in Rakuten disclosures states Rakuten Viber had over 1.55 billion total registered users as of the end of September 2024. Viber’s app store pages also position the service as connecting over a billion people worldwide. Because Rakuten does not consistently publish a newer total in every year, this post preserves the latest verifiable total and clearly labels the date. Source
Viber Key Metrics (verifiable figures)
| Metric | Figure | Year / “as of” | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total registered users | 1.55B+ (total registered users) | End of Sept 2024 (latest explicit total found) | Rakuten disclosure |
| Positioning on Google Play | “Over a billion” people connected | Live app store listing (accessed 2026) | Google Play |
| Acquisition price (Rakuten → Viber) | $900M | 2014 | Rakuten press release |
| Regulatory action (Russia block) | Reported blocked by Russia’s watchdog | Dec 13, 2024 | Reuters |
What Viber is (features that drive adoption)
- Messaging + groups: text, photos, videos, voice notes, stickers, and group chats.
- Voice & video calls: Viber-to-Viber calling over internet connections.
- Cross-device use: mobile-first with desktop support for ongoing conversations.
- Business messaging: tools that let brands message customers inside Viber.
Why Viber’s “registered users” number can be confusing
Messaging apps often report multiple audience metrics (registered users, installs/downloads, monthly active users, or “people reached”). Rakuten has publicly disclosed a 1.55B+ total registered users figure (as of Sept 2024). Meanwhile, app store listings commonly use broader language such as “over a billion people,” which is not the same as a dated, audited KPI. This article keeps those metrics separate and labeled by year/source.
Ownership and major milestones
Rakuten acquired Viber for $900 million in 2014, integrating it into the Rakuten ecosystem. Source
Market context: access restrictions
Viber’s availability and growth can vary by country. For example, Reuters reported that Russia’s communications watchdog said it had blocked access to Viber in December 2024, citing alleged regulatory violations. Source
FAQ
How many people use Viber?
Rakuten disclosed that Rakuten Viber had over 1.55 billion total registered users as of the end of September 2024 (the latest explicit “total registered users” figure located in Rakuten disclosures). Source
Is Viber still growing?
Rakuten’s disclosures and Viber’s ongoing product development indicate continued investment, but a single “total users” KPI is not published in every year. When newer totals are publicly disclosed, this post should be updated to reflect the latest dated figure.
Who owns Viber?
Viber is owned by Rakuten. Rakuten announced a $900M acquisition in 2014. Source
Is Viber available everywhere?
Availability can change by country. Reuters reported that Russia’s watchdog blocked Viber in December 2024. Source
Method note for readers: We preserve older-but-important milestones (like the 2014 acquisition) and keep user metrics labeled by year. Any metric without a clearly dated, verifiable source is excluded.
