With the hype of
technology, we can connect with the other billion people on the planet. One of
the easiest ways to do so is by participating in mobile apps available on the
world wide web. Even with this pandemic that has been terrorizing the planet
since the beginning of 2020, we are able to survive because of our online
involvement.
There are all sorts
of apps that you can download to help you have easier access to the world. From
groceries, laundry, furniture, apparel, and many more, with just one click in
the right mobile app, you can have this on your doorstep in no time. With that,
here are the most downloaded apps in 2020 that you can try.
Tik Tok
In 2017, the Tik Tok
app was launched to the public. It is a popular video-sharing social networking
service created by ByteDance.May it be the most popular dance moves, the most
delicious recipes, Tik Tok has it all. The app was downloaded for 315 times in
the App Store and Google Play, combined with a total of 2 billion users
worldwide.
Zoom
At the height of the
pandemic, Zoom became the most downloaded non-gaming app
in the globe. With 131 million installs beginning in the month of April, Zoom
continues to expand globally. It provides video telephone and online chat
services that are widely used for teleconferencing, telecommuting, and other
social relations.
Facebook
Facebook is still one
of the most downloaded apps of 2020 and the entire decade. It aims to create an
extensive social media framework. The app has expanded its services to the
public by including a marketplace, watch, gaming, and other options. The app
became so popular that the origins of the mobile app development
were turned into a movie.
Messenger
In 2011, Facebook
Messenger was launched as a standalone app for Android and iOS users. It allows
Facebook users to send instant messages, emoji, photos, videos while performing
other light tasks. The Facebook Messenger App is among the top 10 most
downloaded apps in 2020.
Instagram
Created by Kevin
Systrom and Mike Krieger in 2010, Instagram is a photo and video sharing app
launched on iOS. Instagram’s primary purpose is to enable users to share images
and videos with an audience. The app heavily relies on visual platforms, unlike
Facebook and Twitter. Today, Instagram has about 26.9 million users.
Google Meet
Google meet is
another app that offers teleconferencing, telecommuting, and social relations
services to the public. Google Meet was created as a replacement for Google
Hangouts and Google Chat. Because of the global pandemic, most academic
institutions rely on Google services to conduct classes. Google meet is one of
the most downloaded apps of 2020.
Youtube
Youtube is a
video-sharing platform owned by Google. Youtube allows its users to create and
share videos with an audience. Because of Youtube, video blogging or vlogging
became a trend, and it also allowed people to earn extra money during this
pandemic. Five billion videos are watched on youtube daily, and about 1.3 billion use Youtube every day.
Snapchat
It is another app
that also relies heavily on visual platforms like Instagram. However, the big
difference is that pictures and messages are only available for a short while
after becoming inaccessible for their recipients. Snapchat was downloaded for
about 75 million times across the globe.
Google Classroom
This platform aims to
simplify, create, distribute, and grade documents on an online platform.
Moreover, Google Classroom seeks to streamline the process of file sharing
between students and educators. The app was downloaded 100 million times on
Playstore in this year alone. It is also a platform that academic institutions
use today, during the global pandemic.
Microsoft Teams
Microsoft Teams
offers a workspace chat, videoconferencing, application integration, and file
storage for its users. It is an online communication platform developed by
Microsoft as part of the Microsoft 365. Microsoft Teams also competes as a
service provider for academic institutions as it is also capable of holding
class sessions.
SHAREit
Started out as part
of Lenovo, SHAREit became a separate company in 2015. It is an innovative and
flexible way to access your file without an Internet or Bluetooth connection.
It is a free file-sharing app that can transfer any document, multimedia, and
apps of any size. SHAREit is a Chinese technology company with over 500 million
users.
Ludo King
Unlike other apps
that were included in this list, Ludo King is an Indian free-to-play mobile
app. Since its release in 2016, the mobile app has been downloaded over a
hundred million times. The mobile game also became a trend during the global
pandemic for its nostalgic and addictive gaming experience.
Netflix
It is an online
platform that allows its users to stream TV shows and movies without any interruptions
with a monthly subscription. It offers a wide variety of award-winning films of
every genre. With over 182.8 million subscribers worldwide, Netflix is one of
the most extensive entertainment services of the decade.
Telegram
Telegram is another
online messaging app like Facebook messenger and Whatsapp. It also provides
video telephony and voice over IP service with end-to-end encryption. The app
is a cloud-based instant messaging app free for all. The app has over 365
million users worldwide. Moreover, Telegram is one of the most downloaded apps
in 2020.
Takeaway
These apps are made
to bring you comfort and delight, but participating in these is always
voluntary. Moreover, whether it is because of personal decision or peer pressure,
your actions on these platforms should be cautious, not harming any person.
Remember to respect other people, even on the internet.