is adding some new connection features, even as its user base continues to increase. The company announced that the chat service now has over 900 million monthly users worldwide.
According to , Messenger is getting some features that are similar to ones found in :
We're starting to roll out Messenger Codes, Usernames, and Links (with the amazing m.me/[yourusername] URL) available to people and businesses, making it easier than ever to connect.
This should help users connect faster with friends and companies. Marcus also stated that over 1 billion messages every month are sent between consumers and businesses.