Unfortunately it's whatever the other person uses. So iMessage, WhatsApp, Instagram, line, and FB.
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WhatsApp and Telegram.
I use too many different messaging apps.
- Telegram is my go to. I enjoy the features, stickers, and the ability to have a separate, encrypted chat with someone.
- Speaking of encryption, Signal is great for encryption. Not as many features as in Telegram from what I can tell.
- Element is a good messaging app if you're looking for something utilizing Matrix.
- I tried others like FluffyChat, but overall I'm not a fan of the chatrooms that they have.
- For some of my gamer friends, they prefer Discord, so now and then I'll message them there, though I prefer Discord for the voice channels personally.
- I have some friends that use Snapchat. I don't see the appeal.
- WhatsApp has a bit of a stranglehold in certain areas geographically and on older folks. I was able to get some of my family on Telegram, but not some of my distant family, so now I have both.
Signal for family&friends, metatrap's wa for contacting business & simpleXchat is my alt plan in case of problems with Signal, outages etc (none so far)
Telegram almost exclusively. I love thΓ© sheer number of features it offers and pay for Premium.
Telegram is feature-richh for sure. In my country it does not have a large audience for some reason
almost exclusively Snapchat, and a little bit of Telegram, then Teams and outlook for work.
Signal Telegram Threema Briar Conversations for XMPP Element for Matrix Jami SimpleX
At the moment, as they come and go a bit as I'm testing out new ones.
I used fb messenger for anything communication in my family, friends, and my class. I kinda used discord, but non of my friends use it.
discord, Facebook messenger, WhatsApp, and signal very occasionally. tbh I wish there was an app that collated all of my texting apps.
I would love to switch to Threema but everyone of friends and family stays on WhatsApp.
Telegram or Whatsapp, which is the norm in Europe
Same here in south america
Telegram almost exclusively, SMS for stubborn family, and Discord for stubborn communities that won't use something better.
WhatsApp and Discord. I have 1 person who messages me on Signal.
I sadly still use facebook as that's the only way I can keep up with family. Instagram because everyone who competes in my sport uses it, and lemmy.