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- WhatsApp now has 100 million US users, accounting for over a quarter of mobile subscribers.
- While iOS’ upcoming adoption of RCS may slow WhatsApp’s growth, the app will likely remain relevant for certain US users.
- The shortcomings of RCS on iOS include the lack of end-to-end encryption and incompatibility with some carriers.
WhatsApp is the default messaging app in many countries, but not the US. Despite the rest of the world embracing Meta’s IM service, Americans still prioritize iMessage and SMS. Nevertheless, WhatsApp has been growing in the United States, and 100 million users now rely on the service. With RCS coming to iPhones in two months, though, WhatsApp may have to face a new set of challenges.
Yesterday, WhatsApp announced on its blog that it now has 100 million users in the US. This equates to more than a quarter of mobile subscribers in the country. The company stated: