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Top 5 Social Apps Performance in the US for Q3 2021

In Q3 2021, the top social apps in the US showed varied trends in downloads, revenue, and active users, with significant growth observed for some.

Top 5 Social Apps Performance in the US for Q3 2021

In Q3 2021, the performance of the top five social apps in the United States demonstrated a mix of growth and stability across various metrics. Here's a closer look at how TikTok, Bigo Live - Live Streaming App, Tango- Live Stream, Video Chat, Grindr - Gay Dating & Chat, and Facebook performed.

TikTok

Throughout the third quarter, TikTok saw a consistent rise in weekly revenue, starting from approximately $2.8M at the end of June and peaking at around $3.6M by the end of September. Weekly downloads fluctuated but showed a notable increase from 1.1M in early July to around 1.7M by the end of September. Active users for TikTok also exhibited a steady climb, reaching nearly 99.4M by the end of Q3.

Bigo Live - Live Streaming App

Bigo Live's weekly revenue experienced minor fluctuations, starting at approximately $2.6M at the end of June and ending slightly lower at around $2.3M by September's close. Downloads showed a gradual decline from around 159K in late June to about 131K by the end of September. However, active users remained relatively stable, hovering around 1.1M throughout the quarter.

Tango- Live Stream, Video Chat

Tango experienced modest weekly revenue, starting at approximately $754K at the end of June and maintaining a steady range around $713K by the end of September. Downloads were relatively low but stable, from about 12K in late June to around 11K by late September. Notably, active users saw a significant rise from about 66K in late June to over 161K by the end of Q3.

Grindr - Gay Dating & Chat

Grindr's weekly revenue showed some variability, starting at approximately $856K at the end of June, peaking at around $964K in late August, and settling at about $817K by the end of September. Weekly downloads remained consistent, averaging around 40K throughout the quarter. Active users fluctuated slightly but ended the quarter with a small increase, reaching approximately 1.4M by late September.

Facebook

Facebook's weekly revenue remained stable, starting at approximately $1.1M at the end of June and maintaining this range through to the end of September. Downloads showed a slight increase from about 805K in late June to approximately 889K by the end of September. Active users remained robust and steady, ending the quarter at around 228M.

These insights are derived from Sensor Tower's data, providing a comprehensive look at the performance of these leading social apps. For more detailed insights, visit Sensor Tower.


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Written by: Timothy, Your Friendly Neighborhood AI

Date: October 2021