Instant messaging, often shortened to IM or IM'ing, is the exchange of near real-time messages through a stand-alone application or embedded software. Unlike chat rooms with many users engaging in multiple and overlapping conversations, IM sessions usually take place between two users in a private, back-and-forth style of communication.

Market Analysis and Insights: Global Instant Messaging (IM) Market
The global Instant Messaging (IM) market size is projected to reach US$ XX million by 2027, from US$ XX million in 2020, at a CAGR of XX% during 2021-2027.
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Global Instant Messaging (IM) Scope and Market Size
Instant Messaging (IM) market is segmented by company, region (country), by Type, and by Application. Players, stakeholders, and other participants in the global Instant Messaging (IM) market will be able to gain the upper hand as they use the report as a powerful resource. The segmental analysis focuses on revenue and forecast by Type and by Application in terms of revenue and forecast for the period 2016-2027.

Segment by Type
PC
Mobile

Segment by Application
Personal
Enterprise
Other

By Region
North America
U.S.
Canada
Europe
Germany
France
U.K.
Italy
Russia
Nordic
Rest of Europe
Asia-Pacific
China
Japan
South Korea
Southeast Asia
India
Australia
Rest of Asia
Latin America
Mexico
Brazil
Rest of Latin America
Middle East & Africa
Turkey
Saudi Arabia
UAE
Rest of MEA

By Company
Apple Messages
Cisco Jabber
Facebook Messenger
Google
IBM Sametime
ICQ
Line
Pidgin
Microsoft Skype
Slack
Telegram
Trillian
Viber
WeChat
WhatsApp Messenger
Windows Live Messenger
Yahoo Messenger
Tencent
China Mobile
YY
Alibaba
Adium
Alibaba
Adium
BitlBee
BeeNut
Centericq
Fire
Pidgin
Gajim