Danger bells are ringing for WhatsApp, which is part of Facebook. WhatsApp's rival is on the rise. A cycle may close soon. People are starting to find alternatives due to WhatsApp's controversial privacy policy. One of the best alternative apps to WhatsApp is shown as Signal. Signal is also recommended by Elon Musk. Due to the privacy controversy, WhatsApp postponed the implementation of the new privacy policy until May 15.
However, as we get closer to history, people are now installing Signal more than ever. According to GulfNews, Signal is the fastest growing app worldwide in terms of both downloads and monthly active users in the first quarter of the year.
There is another application that is used as an alternative to WhatsApp. Telegram is more feature rich than WhatsApp. But they know how useful Telegram is for those who are familiar with its features.
Telegram ranks number 3 in downloads, according to the report. However, monthly active users are much more on Telegram. According to analytics, Telegram ranks 2nd worldwide for its MAUs (monthly active users). It is clear that the sudden increase in downloads and MAUs is due to the WhatsApp privacy policy. The recent decisions caught everyone's attention, and privacy-minded people started looking for other apps in the market.
The downloads of Signal and Telegram are increasing day by day. Signal is recommended for those who prefer simplicity, and Telegram for those who want a feature-rich experience.
That doesn't mean Signal lacks features, though. Signal has a built-in image editing tool that allows you to crop and flip your photos. It also has a dark mode that makes it look modern. In addition, Signal stands out for being really fast.
The app currently has over 50,000,000 installs with 4.5 stars in the Play Store alone. This figure is expected to increase again in May.
