messaging
Discord vs WhatsApp
WhatsApp started first, in 2009, 6 years before Discord.
Why Discord lasted
- Voice that works plus a server as a home page. Games were the wedge. Everything else followed.
- It is where communities went when forums died and Facebook groups got old.
Why WhatsApp lasted
- It is the SMS of half the planet. Network effects at that scale do not care about your new app.
- Facebook bought it and was not allowed to fully melt it into Facebook. The brand stayed the brand.
Questions
Which is older, Discord or WhatsApp?
WhatsApp started first, in 2009, 6 years before Discord.
How long has WhatsApp been running?
WhatsApp has been up 17 years 205 days, since 2009-02-24.
How long has Discord been running?
Discord has been up 11 years 127 days, since 2015-05-13.
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Dates are founding dates from the written entries. Play which is older, or see the oldest messaging still running.