TikTok beats Facebook, becomes the world’s most downloaded app; Whatsapp in 3rd spot

Facebook is facing challenges from Chinese apps like TikTok. The short videos app has taken over Facebook in terms of the number of downloads. TikTok is now the world’s most downloaded app worldwide. It is the first time that a Chinese app has topped the charts since the study was first conducted in 2018. On the other hand, amidst privacy concerns, WhatsApp has stayed in the top three of the rankings.

As per a report by Nikkei Asia, TikTok is now the world’s most downloaded app. To recall, ByteDance launched the international version of TikTok in 2017, and within four years, the app has overtaken Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram and more. Furthermore, Facebook Messenger ranked first in 2019. It has now slipped to the fifth position.