Signal saw approximately
7.5 million installs globally through the Apple App Store and Google Play store between Jan. 6 and Jan. 10, according to Sensor Tower. That’s 43 times the number from the previous week. It is highest week or even monthly install number for Signal in the app’s history.
Meanwhile Telegram saw
5.6 million downloads globally from Wednesday through Sunday, according to Apptopia.
Signal and Telegram downloads surge after WhatsApp says it will share data with Facebook.