We all use practically the same applications on a daily basis. We have tens of millions of applications fully available and at our fingertips in the Google Play Store and other alternative stores… However, and as I said before, we end up using the same applications over and over again.
Have you ever wondered what are the most used applications in the world? We show you what they are. Take a look at your app drawer because there is a good chance that you have these apps installed, or not. That will depend on how you use your mobile device.
Perhaps, one of the most worrying data that I am going to give you in the development of this article in which you will find the most used apps in the world, is precisely the fact that a large part of them are owned by Facebook, better known as Meta. We are going to offer you the list in order from most used to least used, among the top 10 worldwide.
TikTok
After the Musical.ly phenomenon, comes TikTok The Bytendance application, a Chinese developer, has positioned itself as the most downloaded and used application so far in 2022.
In it we can find short videos, trends, fashion and much more. It becomes a YouTube of fast content, designed by and to go viral, finding his biggest rival on Instagram.
A social network that was born with the intention of offering photographic content quality to all users. It was acquired by Meta and later reconverted to a mix of very interesting features.
You have Reels (short videos), Stories, messaging service and much more. In this social network we have photography, very short videos, short videos and now also long videos. In it are the most important influencers at a global level.
The second consecutive app that is owned by Meta. The social network par excellence with the most users in the world. It is clear that it is not at its best, but it is still the nerve center of the rest of the social networks and a meeting point for billions of people every day.
This social network has endless possibilities organization, connection and much more. In fact, it has a second-hand marketplace, integrated video games. However, its archaic user interface and update systems mean that it is constantly losing users since its launch. However, Facebook is the mother of social networks and that is why it is still in the top 10 of the most used.
We continue for bingo with Meta properties. It was originally a messaging application designed for iOS (iPhone), although it later grew to become the largest multi-device instant messaging application in the world.
It is currently the most widely used messaging system in the world ahead of any other alternative. After its acquisition by Meta, it integrated many functionalities beyond the simple sending of messages, which has enabled it to strengthen its position and remain as the oldest application in the top of the most used in the world.
Telegram
Following WhatsApp very closely, we find its rival, Telegram. The other great messaging app that It was born as a safe, functional and quality alternative to WhatsApp.
In terms of functionality it does everything WhatsApp does but better. In addition, it has a cloud integration system that allows us to share files, create giant groups and channels, and much more.
It has evolved as a kind of social network, however, it has caused panic in certain public institutions due to its high degree of privacy and the endless possibilities for hacking that its tools offer.
Snapchat
The app that gave birth to “stories”, And the fact is that the rest of the applications, mostly owned by Meta, have done nothing more than copy the successful system patented by Snapchat, that is, the possibility of sharing content with our followers in the form of short videos.
The irruption of alternatives such as TikTok and Instagram have cost him his leadership, however, it is still one of the most used applications in the world. However, as we have said about Facebook, its days are numbered and it will end up disappearing in favor of its rivals sooner rather than later.
Facebook Messenger
Incredible but true, Facebook's messaging system one day became so relevant that it required its own application. Much has to do with this that Facebook practically forces you to install it if you want to chat with your Facebook friends via mobile. However, it is still one of the most used applications in the world.
It offers interesting options, a friendly user interface and a lot of connectivity with the rest of Meta services. For the moment, it will continue to be well positioned in this top as long as Facebook remains present, Will it be many more years?
Zoom
The pandemic brought telecommuting. Teleworking brought with it the need to find alternatives to those tedious work meetings and the result was Zoom. An application designed by and for video conferencing that wanted to take advantage of the weaknesses of Skype (Microsoft) to offer a free and easy-to-use alternative to everyone.
Its irruption cost Skype its life, which disappeared in favor of Teams, Microsoft's productivity tool. Subsequently Zoom stopped being free to include many paid features, so your bubble is deflating little by little.
CapCut and Spotify
We leave you two of the last irruptions. CapCut is owned by the same owners as TikTok and they are closely related, since it is a video editor. It has many advanced features such as animation, effects, PiP and much more, which makes it extremely interesting for many users.
We continue with Spotify, the world's number one streaming music service. It has the ability to listen to free music in exchange for ads, and this makes it undoubtedly one of the most downloaded applications in the world. Spotify is also currently a sponsor of FC Barcelona, so it would not surprise us if it won more integers in this top.