Report overview
Instant messaging, often shortened to IM or IM'ing, is the exchange of near real-time messages through a stand-alone application or embedded software. Unlike chat rooms with many users engaging in multiple and overlapping conversations, IM sessions usually take place between two users in a private, back-and-forth style of communication.
This report contains market size and forecasts of Instant Messaging Software in Global, including the following market information:
Global Instant Messaging Software Market Revenue, 2017-2022, 2023-2028, ($ millions)
Global top five companies in 2021 (%)
The global Instant Messaging Software market was valued at 22550 million in 2021 and is projected to reach US$ 40910 million by 2028, at a CAGR of 8.9% during the forecast period.
The U.S. Market is Estimated at $ Million in 2021, While China is Forecast to Reach $ Million by 2028.
PC Segment to Reach $ Million by 2028, with a % CAGR in next six years.
The global key manufacturers of Instant Messaging Software include Apple Messages, Cisco Jabber, Facebook Messenger, Google, IBM Sametime, ICQ, Line, Pidgin and Microsoft Skype, etc. In 2021, the global top five players have a share approximately % in terms of revenue.
We surveyed the Instant Messaging Software companies, and industry experts on this industry, involving the revenue, demand, product type, recent developments and plans, industry trends, drivers, challenges, obstacles, and potential risks.
Total Market by Segment:
Global Instant Messaging Software Market, by Type, 2017-2022, 2023-2028 ($ millions)
Global Instant Messaging Software Market Segment Percentages, by Type, 2021 (%)
PC
Mobile
Global Instant Messaging Software Market, by Application, 2017-2022, 2023-2028 ($ millions)
Global Instant Messaging Software Market Segment Percentages, by Application, 2021 (%)
Personal
Enterprise
Other
Global Instant Messaging Software Market, By Region and Country, 2017-2022, 2023-2028 ($ Millions)
Global Instant Messaging Software Market Segment Percentages, By Region and Country, 2021 (%)
North America
US
Canada
Mexico
Europe
Germany
France
U.K.
Italy
Russia
Nordic Countries
Benelux
Rest of Europe
Asia
China
Japan
South Korea
Southeast Asia
India
Rest of Asia
South America
Brazil
Argentina
Rest of South America
Middle East & Africa
Turkey
Israel
Saudi Arabia
UAE
Rest of Middle East & Africa
Competitor Analysis
The report also provides analysis of leading market participants including:
Key companies Instant Messaging Software revenues in global market, 2017-2022 (estimated), ($ millions)
Key companies Instant Messaging Software revenues share in global market, 2021 (%)
Further, the report presents profiles of competitors in the market, key players include:
Apple Messages
Cisco Jabber
Facebook Messenger
Google
IBM Sametime
ICQ
Line
Pidgin
Microsoft Skype
Slack
Telegram
Trillian
Viber
WeChat
WhatsApp Messenger
Windows Live Messenger
Yahoo Messenger
Tencent
China Mobile
YY
Alibaba
Adium
Alibaba
Adium
BitlBee
BeeNut
Centericq
Fire
Pidgin
Gajim
