Messaging platform WhatsApp has passed the milestone of two billion users worldwide, Facebook has announced.

The messaging app has grown from 1.5 billion users in 2018 and the 1 billion mark in 2016.

In a blog post on the news, the company underlined its continued to commitment to private communications, supported by the use of end-to-end encryption.

“Strong encryption is a necessity in modern life,” the company said.

“We will not compromise on security because that would make people less safe.”

Story by: Telecom Paper