Top 5 Communication Apps Performance in Nigeria Q3 2021

The third quarter of 2021 saw notable performances from the top 5 communication apps in Nigeria on a unified platform. Here’s an in-depth look at the weekly trends in downloads, revenue, and active users for these apps.

WhatsApp Messenger experienced significant weekly download counts, starting at approximately 112K in early July and peaking at around 193K in early September. The app maintained a high level of weekly active users, beginning at 40.3M and slightly increasing to 41.6M by the end of the quarter. Revenue remained minimal, with occasional spikes to $1.

Opera Mini: Fast Web Browser had a dynamic quarter in terms of downloads, with numbers fluctuating between 55K and 112K. Active users showed a slight decline from 1.6M at the start to 1.5M at the end of the quarter.

WhatsApp Business enjoyed consistent weekly downloads, ranging from 77K to 119K. Active users grew steadily from 1.6M to 1.7M over the quarter. The app did not generate any revenue during this period.

Messenger Lite saw its weekly downloads vary between 79K and 110K. Active users remained steady, hovering around 11.5M to 11.7M. Revenue was relatively low, peaking at $51 in late August.

Lastly, Snapchat had weekly downloads ranging from 69K to 95K. Active users increased slightly from 3M to 3.3M by the end of the quarter. The app’s revenue was minimal, with occasional peaks up to $9.

These insights are derived from Sensor Tower data. For more detailed analysis and insights, visit Sensor Tower.