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The Rise and Fall of MSN Messenger, the Chat App That Defined Online Life Before Social Media

Long-form40:15

Published Oct 2, 2026, 12:33 PM · 1w ago

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61.5K subscribers · median 9.1K views

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Views

16,413

+54 views/hour

Likes

208

1.3% of views

Comments

0.16% of views

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Peak views / hour

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Avg views / day

1.4K

since upload

First 24 hours

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not tracked from upload

vs channel median

1.8×

Rank in channel

of 20 tracked

Engagement

1.4%

likes + comments / views

Est. ad revenue

$115–$263

lifetime, $7–16 RPM

Views over time

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Description

MSN Messenger once defined online communication for an entire generation. From instant messages, custom statuses, emojis, and nudges to its eventual decline, this video explores how Microsoft’s iconic messenger rose to global popularity—and why it ultimately disappeared.

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Published: Oct 2, 2026, 12:33 PM
Length: 40:15 (2,415 s)
Format: Long-form
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Video ID: D5dGkgXCgyE

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