- Hungary has roughly 8.7 million internet users (8,700,000 people) — about 90.6% of the population and rank #72 globally.
- The apps people open most: WhatsApp, Messenger, Facebook, Instagram. They cover Messaging, Social, Video, Shopping, Payments, Music, Travel, Tools, Food, Cloud storage, Security, AI assistants, Learning, Health, Parcels, Maps, Gaming, Reading, News and more.
- The one to know first: WhatsApp — The most widely used messenger on earth.
Hungary in numbers
2025–2026- Internet users
- 8.7 million8,700,000 · #72
- Penetration
- 90.6%#58
- Population
- 9.6 million9,600,000 · #97
- GDP
- $223B#56
- GDP growth
- +0.7%#185
- GDP per person
- $23,208#73
- Land area
- 93.0k km²#109
- Capital
- Budapest
- Region
- Europe
- Official languages
- Hungarian
How Hungary goes online
Hungarian news still tends to find people through Facebook, whether it is a headline, a friend's rant or a video from a village protest. Messaging apps carry the follow-up argument and the family calls. Vatera remains the place for auctions and odd second-hand finds, from bike parts to garden furniture. For official business, Ügyfélkapu is the gateway to tax, permits and appointments, though the interface can feel like it was designed by a committee. Most people have learned to keep a screenshot of every confirmation just in case.
Around 90.6%. With a population of about 9.6 million and 8.7 million online, roughly 900 thousand people are still offline — mostly because of rural coverage, device cost and age.
All 67 apps below are grouped by category.
What people actually use
67 Most-used appsWebsites people in Hungary actually use
14The 14 sites locals open most often — news, shopping, search, banking and government services. Every link goes to the official site.
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Frequently asked questions
6 Q&AHow many people in Hungary are online?
About 8.7 million (8,700,000 people). That works out to roughly 90.6% of the population, which puts Hungary at #72 in the world for total internet users. Figures come from DataReportal’s Digital 2026, which draws on ITU and national statistics.
Which apps do people in Hungary use most?
Mostly WhatsApp, Messenger, Facebook, Instagram — they cover Messaging, Social, Video, Shopping, Payments, Music, Travel, Tools, Food, Cloud storage, Security, AI assistants, Learning, Health, Parcels, Maps, Gaming, Reading, News. The full list, grouped by category, is further down this page.
What is the leading Messaging app in Hungary?
WhatsApp, Messenger dominate this space. The best-known is WhatsApp — The most widely used messenger on earth.
How high is internet penetration in Hungary?
Around 90.6%. With a population of about 9.6 million and 8.7 million online, roughly 900 thousand people are still offline — mostly because of rural coverage, device cost and age.
Where do these app facts come from?
Usage figures come from DataReportal’s Digital 2026 (Kepios, based on ITU and national statistics); app details come from each product’s official site. Updated 2026-11-12.
Which websites are most popular in Hungary?
The everyday ones are Index, Telex, Jofogas, plus the other 14 sites listed above. They cover news, shopping, search, banking and official paperwork, and every link points to the official site.
Sources
Updated 2026-11-12- DataReportal — Digital 2026
- ITU — Statistics
- Official product sites
World Sites & Apps. “Hungary: internet and everyday apps”. 2026. https://abcvv.com/c/hu-en.html