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Instant messaging (IM) is a type of synchronous computer-mediated communication that enables the immediate transmission of messages between two or more parties over the internet or another computer network. With the rise of social media platforms and messaging apps like [[facebook|Facebook]], [[whatsapp|WhatsApp]], and [[wechat|WeChat]], instant messaging has become an integral part of our daily lives, facilitating connections between specified known users or in chat rooms. As of 2022, the global instant messaging market size was valued at $12.4 billion, with an expected growth rate of 12.5% from 2023 to 2030. According to a survey by [[pew-research-center|Pew Research Center]], 67% of adults in the United States use instant messaging apps, with the majority using them to stay in touch with friends and family. The instant messaging market is expected to reach $25.6 billion by 2027, with 4.3 billion users worldwide.