EXPLAINED: Why don’t Norwegians use WhatsApp? – The Local Norway

Irene Andrade – news@thelocal.no Published: 7 Apr, 2026 CET. Updated: Tue 7 Apr 2026 14:55 CET WhatsApp is not as commonly used in Norway; people prefer Facebook Messenger, SMS or Snapchat. Photo by Dimitri Karastelev on Unsplash How do you keep in touch with friends, neighbors, or colleagues in Norway? You might need to change your approach and try out some apps you never used before (or stopped using a while ago). Advertisement Please sign up or log in to continue reading More Comments Join the conversation in our comments section below. Share your own views and experience and if you have a question or suggestion for our journalists then email us at news@thelocal.no. Please keep comments civil, constructive and on topic – and make sure to read our terms of use before getting involved. Please log in here to leave a comment. See Also
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