Top 5 Social Apps Performance in South Africa Q2 2021

In Q2 2021, the top 5 social apps in South Africa showcased varied performance trends in weekly downloads, revenue, and active users, according to Sensor Tower data.

TikTok saw a significant increase in weekly revenue, peaking at approximately $44.6K in the week of June 21. Weekly downloads experienced fluctuations, reaching a high of 149.8K in mid-April, while weekly active users remained relatively stable, ending the quarter at around 3.5M.

Facebook maintained a steady revenue stream, with a notable peak of $10.5K in the week of May 24. Weekly downloads varied, peaking at 94.8K in mid-April, while active users hovered around 15M throughout the quarter.

Instagram exhibited modest revenue growth, with a notable increase to $191 in mid-June. Downloads peaked at 84.9K in mid-April, and active users remained consistent, ending the quarter at approximately 4.3M.

Likee Lite - Funny videos experienced a peak in weekly revenue at $4.1K in mid-April. Downloads fluctuated, reaching a high of 36.9K at the end of March, while active users saw a slight increase to 597.6K by the end of June.

X had a stable revenue trend with minor peaks, such as $28 in mid-April. Weekly downloads saw a peak of 39.6K in mid-April, and active users remained steady, ending the quarter at around 2.8M.

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