The most used social networks in 2017

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As of April 2017, these were the most used social networks of 2017
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2017: The year when even grandmothers have Instagram and all young people under 23 have Snapchat. Social networks have revolutionized the way we communicate and interact since their beginnings in 1994 with GeoCities. The popularity of each one, however, changes over time. Today we present the most used social networks in 2017 , according to the statistical data center Statista .

As of April 2017, these were the most used social networks of 2017
FacebookMost used social networks in 2017
Facebook, with 1.968 billion active users, remains at the nepal b2b leads top of the ranking, where it has remained for several years, so it is no surprise that it is one of the most used social networks in 2017; the platform created by Zuckerberg has absorbed a few others, such as Instagram and WhatsApp, forming a large spectrum of digital communication and interaction.

WhatsApp
WhatsApp is an extremely popular instant messaging platform, to the point that every Android or iOS device has it by default. It is free and with each update they try to stay up to date with global trends. It allows you to create and send Gifs, videos, images, share documents, emojis and, recently, stories . Even brands are using them to create a direct communication channel with the customer and spread important information. It is a great way to personalize attention and attract the customer to the brand; because if there is one thing that consumers are waiting for, as the statistics show , it is their WhatsApp.

YouTube
YouTube is a social network where we can watch and share videos . Nowadays, video is one of the most popular pieces of content among people; it works for many purposes: from learning how to cook to entertaining you for an entire afternoon. The proliferation of YouTubers, who have somehow supplanted presenters and television shows , are one of the most significant phenomena on YouTube today, which leads it to be one of the most popular social networks of 2017 .

Facebook Messenger
Facebook Messenger is Facebook's instant messaging app . Once again, people prefer instant communication to interact , and some brands have known how to take advantage of this by providing a direct communication channel through the app. Also, by using Facebook Messenger bots, brands can take advantage of this tool so that their users can book flights, check-in, order food... So many features! Facebook Messenger increasingly has more Gifs, emojis, images and forms of expression beyond words . It changes at the pace that people change; a great achievement that keeps it in the top 4 of the most used Social Networks, with 1,000 million active users.

WeChat
WeChat means “micro-message” and is a mobile text and voice messaging service that was created by Tencent , a Chinese factory. One of its most interesting features is the ability to translate texts into more than 20 languages; allowing communication between many people around the world . In addition, it integrates artistic filters for images, other applications to share streaming content with contacts and user information is protected with a backup that can be recovered from the cloud. It is available for Android, iOS and other operating systems.

Tencent QQ
Tencent QQ is also an instant messaging service developed by Tencent Holding , which provides services such as online games, music, shopping, movies and voice chat between users. It works with a membership system, which, depending on the color of the membership, gives the user different functionalities ; from changing the color of the user name to additional help in online games of the same application, and even access to the Music application. It is aimed primarily at Asian users.

Instagram
Instagram is one of the most popular social networks among the millennial generation. It allows you to share images, gifs, videos, micro-videos, etc. in real time, as well as live streaming . Personalities share part of their private lives there, but it also serves to make announcements and sales. It has been one of the most used social networks in 2017 and also with the fastest growth.

Qzone
Qzone, also developed by Tencent, allows users to write blogs, keep diaries, send pictures , listen to music and watch videos. Users can set their Qzone background and select accessories based on their preferences , so each Qzone is customized for each individual user.

Ultimately, the most notable trend is instant messaging, which marks interactions between users across all platforms and channels. In addition, instant messaging allows for personalized customer service, which is why many brands have used chatbots, achieving close and permanent communication.