Has Signal usage collapsed? It seems so
a year ago
- #privacy
- #Signal
- Daily communication primarily uses iMessage or WhatsApp, with minimal use of other apps like Keet and Meshtastic.
- WhatsApp's introduction of ads may push some users to switch to Signal, similar to past reactions to negative news about WhatsApp.
- Many WhatsApp users are indifferent to privacy concerns and ads, likely continuing to use the platform regardless.
- A test post on Signal revealed only 1 viewer out of 216 potential contacts, suggesting low engagement on the platform.
- Signal's current usage appears minimal, but this could change if WhatsApp's ad frequency increases significantly.