Wildberries launches WB Chat messaging app

Wildberries launched its messenger, WB Chat. WB Chat is available for download on Google Play, the App Store, and RuStore.

Consensus

Wildberries launched a messaging app named WB Chat.
WB Chat is currently in beta testing.
Users can access WB Chat using their WB ID.
The app allows sending messages, voice and video, photos, videos, and files.
Users can create groups and channels.
The app supports communication even under limited internet conditions.
WB Chat was initially tested internally within Wildberries.
The company registered multiple domains for the messaging app in early August.
The launch was reported by multiple media outlets in late August.

Points of divergence

WB Chat is available for users in beta testing with basic functionality for discussing purchases, and future plans include communication with brands, sellers, and Wildberries services. — vm
The project was initially launched to solve internal communication issues within the company, with plans to expand to Russian and then international markets. — vedomosti
The app is available for download on App Store, Google Play, and the app store RuStore. — kommersant
WB Chat is available in Google Play, App Store, and RuStore. — tvrain
The app became available in App Store and Google Play, as confirmed by a correspondent. — vesti

Coverage (6 sources)

Wildberries released messenger WB Chat — Вечерняя Москва
Wildberries launched its own messenger — Ведомости
What is known about messenger Wildberries WB Chat — Дождь
Wildberries launched its own messenger — Коммерсантъ
Messenger WB Chat became available for download — Вести
Wildberries launched its own messenger WB Chat — Дождь (Telegram)

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