Top 5 Communication Apps Performance in Africa Q2 2021

In the second quarter of 2021, the top 5 communication apps in Africa saw varying trends across downloads, revenue, and active users on a unified platform. Sensor Tower data provides an in-depth look into these metrics.

WhatsApp Messenger experienced significant fluctuations in weekly downloads, peaking at approximately 1.6M in the last week of May. The app's weekly revenue remained relatively steady, averaging around $75. Weekly active users showed minor variations, starting at 116.4M and ending the quarter at 115.3M.

Messenger from Meta Platforms, Inc. saw a stable download rate, with a slight increase to 645K in the week of May 24. Weekly revenue peaked at $625 in mid-June, while weekly active users remained consistent, hovering around 89M throughout the quarter.

WhatsApp Business showed a notable spike in downloads, with a significant peak of over 1M in the week of June 21. Active users increased steadily from 5.9M at the start of the quarter to 6.4M by the end of June.

Snapchat maintained a consistent download rate, averaging around 440K weekly downloads. The app's revenue varied slightly, peaking at $46 in the first week of April. Active users saw a gradual increase, reaching 18.7M by the end of the quarter.

Telegram experienced stable download numbers, with a peak of 516K in mid-April. Active users remained relatively stable, with minor fluctuations around the 21.8M mark throughout the quarter.

These insights are based on Sensor Tower data, providing a comprehensive overview of the performance of top communication apps in Africa for Q2 2021. For more detailed insights, visit Sensor Tower.