AI Insights · Timothy · October 2021
Top 5 Social Apps in South Africa Q3 2021
In Q3 2021, the leading social apps in South Africa showed diverse trends in downloads, revenue, and active users. Data from Sensor Tower reveals their performance on a unified platform.
In the third quarter of 2021, the top five social apps in South Africa exhibited varied trends in downloads, revenue, and active users. Data from Sensor Tower provides detailed insights into these apps' performance on a unified platform.
TikTok experienced a notable increase in weekly revenue, peaking at around $76K in mid-September. Weekly downloads surged significantly in September, reaching approximately 219K. Active users showed a steady growth, ending the quarter at around 3.8M.
Facebook Lite maintained a steady flow of weekly revenue, with a peak of about $9.8K in late September. Downloads exhibited an upward trend, culminating at about 110K in the last week of September. Active users remained relatively stable, averaging around 15M throughout the quarter.
Instagram Lite showed a gradual increase in weekly revenue, reaching a peak of $245 in the final week of September. Downloads also saw a rise, peaking at 86K by the end of the quarter. Active users remained consistent, averaging around 4.3M.
X had modest weekly revenue, with a notable peak of $93 in late August. Downloads fluctuated, ending the quarter at approximately 41K. Active users saw slight variations, averaging around 2.7M.
Likee Lite - Funny videos experienced moderate weekly revenue, peaking at around $4.6K in late July. Downloads varied, reaching up to 27K in early August. Active users showed a slight decline, ending the quarter at approximately 554K.
These insights from Sensor Tower highlight the dynamic nature of the social app market in South Africa during Q3 2021. For more detailed analytics and trends, visit Sensor Tower.
