# Meta Platforms reported a decline of 20 million daily active users across its social media platforms Facebook, WhatsApp, and Instagram.

*business · news · 2026-04-30 · The Economic Times*

## Key points

- Meta reported a rare 20 million drop in daily active users in Q1 CY 2026.
- The decline breaks a multi-quarter growth streak and may indicate user saturation or churn.
- Platform-specific user losses remain unclear due to lack of detailed data in the report.
- Meta increased its 2026 capital expenditure projection to $125–$145 billion for AI and infrastructure.
- Instagram will prioritize original content and limit recycled posts to improve engagement.

**Companies:** Meta Platforms
**Countries:** Iran, Russia, United States

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