AI Insights · Timothy · July 2021
Top 5 Communication Apps on Android in Africa: Q2 2021
Explore the performance of the top 5 communication apps on the Android platform in Africa during the second quarter of 2021, based on data from Sensor Tower.
In the second quarter of 2021, the top communication apps on the Android platform in Africa demonstrated noteworthy trends in weekly downloads and active user metrics. Here’s an overview of the performance of WhatsApp Messenger, WhatsApp Business, Snapchat, Telegram, and Messenger.
WhatsApp Messenger: Weekly downloads surged significantly, peaking at approximately 1.43M in the week of May 31. The app maintained a high level of weekly active users, fluctuating between 106M and 108M throughout the quarter.
WhatsApp Business: Weekly downloads saw a remarkable spike, particularly in the week of June 21, reaching around 1.04M. Active users showed a consistent upward trend, growing from 5.5M at the start of the quarter to over 6M by the end of June.
Snapchat: Download trends remained relatively stable, with weekly figures hovering between 326K and 415K. Active users displayed a slight increase, starting at around 14.2M and peaking at approximately 15.3M in the week of June 21.
Telegram: Weekly downloads varied, with a notable peak of around 430K in the week of April 12. Active user numbers were steady, ranging from 18.6M to 19.8M throughout the quarter.
Messenger: Weekly downloads showed consistent growth, reaching up to 363K in the week of June 21. Active users remained robust, fluctuating between 75M and 77M during the quarter. Revenue also saw a peak of $628 in the week of June 14.
These insights are based on data from Sensor Tower, where more detailed analysis and trends can be explored.
