New rules limit WhatsApp’s reach

THEN

Originally, each person could

forward a message

to up to 256 groups

 

Each group could have

up to 256 people

 

Meaning one person’s message

could theoretically reach

65,536 people

256X

In July, each person could

forward a message

to up to 20 groups

 

Each group could have

up to 256 people

 

Meaning one person’s message

could theoretically reach

5,120 people

20X

Today, each person can

forward a message

to up to 5 groups

 

Each group can have

up to 256 people

 

Meaning one person’s message

could theoretically reach

1,280 people

5X

NOW

Source: Recode analysis of WhatsApp rules

New rules limit WhatsApp’s reach

THEN

Originally, each person could

forward a message

to up to 256 groups

 

Each group could have

up to 256 people

 

Meaning one person’s message

could theoretically reach

65,536 people

256X

In July, each person could

forward a message

to up to 20 groups

 

Each group could have

up to 256 people

 

Meaning one person’s message

could theoretically reach

5,120 people

20X

Today, each person can

forward a message

to up to 5 groups

 

Each group can have

up to 256 people

 

Meaning one person’s message

could theoretically reach

1,280 people

5X

NOW

Source: Recode analysis of WhatsApp rules