High confidence · 99 reviews analyzed · Based on 99 reviews. Signal may be noisy.

Frustrated

Recent user voice shows a frustrated sentiment. Users appreciate reliable messaging and sticker features maintain core utility for international communication, but report forced social feed and short-form video content clutter the primary messaging interface and account verification and login failures prevent access to essential communication services.

Rating: 2.6

Reviews: 99

Confidence: high

How did the latest release land?

Overall
2.6/ 5
(3.3M)
Current version
4.0/ 5
+1.4 vs overall
(23.9K)
Main signal post-update: reliable messaging and sticker features maintain core utility for international communication.

Sentiment over time

Weekly average rating and review volume across stores, last 90 days.

Review themes

Praise

What users love

  • Reliable messaging and sticker features maintain core utility for international communication
    • Users value the ability to stay connected with family and friends across different countries
    • Stickers and keyboard functionality are cited as positive elements of the chat experience
Complaint

Common complaints

  • Forced social feed and short-form video content clutter the primary messaging interface
    • Users express frustration over the mandatory inclusion of social media style tabs
    • The shift away from a clean messaging-first interface is a recurring point of contention
  • Account verification and login failures prevent access to essential communication services
    • Users report being unable to log in or verify accounts after changing phone numbers
    • The current verification process is described as a significant barrier to accessing existing chat history
Request

Most requested

  • Dedicated web-based access to allow messaging from desktop browsers
    • Users request a browser-based version to improve accessibility and workflow

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