The total audience of channels on the Russian messaging app "Max" has reached 300 million subscribers, with news channels enjoying the greatest popularity, according to the platform's press service.
By the end of April, approximately 300,000 public channels and over 6.7 million private channels had been registered on the app. During the last two weeks of April, users were creating an average of over 100,000 private channels daily.
The platform began launching public channels in July 2025 for authors registered in the Federal Communications, Information Technology and Media Supervision Registry.
Creating private channels became available to all users last February. Last March, authors with an audience of 10,000 subscribers gained the ability to verify their channels with an A+ badge.
Max" is a Russian instant messaging application with a national character , launched in March 2025Developed by Communication Platform , a subsidiary of the VK Group , it was designed to be a multi-service super app similar to the Chinese WeChat app, not only for messaging but also for various governmental and financial services..
As a national platform, Max is a key communication tool, and is subject to mandatory pre-installation on all new smartphones and tablets sold in Russia from September 2025, in accordance with federal law.
Key statistics for "Max" users
Number of registered users: Exceeded 110 million by the beginning of April 2026.
Daily active users: Exceeding 80 million users .
The app has seen tremendous growth in usage rates, cementing its position as a strong local competitor in the messaging app market.
Key functions and features
In addition to basic chat features (text messages, audio files, images, and video), Max offers a wide range of services.:
Calls and group chats: The app supports voice and video calls (individual and group), group chats that may include thousands of users, and public and private channels..
Government services: One of its most prominent features is a deep integration with the "Gosuslugi" platform, where users can receive government services, electronic visas, and proof of identity (age, large family status, etc.) via the digital ID to apply it to commercial services such as stores.
Payments and transfers: The application supports a fast payment system for making financial transfers between users and paying for goods and services.
Business Transactions: It offers an integrated environment for companies, including the creation of micro-applications, the use of chatbots to communicate with customers and submit documents, and even qualified electronic signatures..
