Russian Messenger MAX Registers 80 Million Users

The national messaging app MAX has surpassed 80 million registered users, according to a report from the app’s press service.

The press service also announced that in December, the messenger recorded a record daily reach of 51 million users. More than 140,000 public channels have been created in the Russian messenger by bloggers, companies, and government organizations, with a total audience of 45 million subscribers.

Not Just a Messenger

The app functions not only in Russia but also in other countries. MAX is available in Belarus, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan.

Earlier, it was reported that, thanks to the efforts of the MAX Security Center experts and the Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs, over 40 fraudsters were detained in 2025, more than 700,000 suspicious accounts were blocked, and over 1 million malicious files were removed.

The MAX Security Center experts use a hybrid approach, combining automated technical systems with 24/7 manual monitoring of user requests.