Top 5 Social Networking Apps in Saudi Arabia Q3 2021 Performance

The third quarter of 2021 saw significant activity among the top social networking applications in Saudi Arabia. Here, we delve into the performance of Telegram Messenger, WhatsApp Messenger, Facebook, imo-International Calls & Chat, and tellonym - anonymous questions. Data from Sensor Tower provides insights into their weekly downloads, revenue, and active users.

Telegram Messenger showed a robust trend in weekly downloads, starting at around 94K at the end of June and peaking at nearly 190K by early September. Weekly active users steadily increased from 7M to over 7.6M during the quarter.

In contrast, WhatsApp Messenger experienced a more gradual rise in downloads, beginning at approximately 103K and ending the quarter with around 147K. Active users remained relatively stable, fluctuating slightly but maintaining a strong presence at around 13M.

Facebook consistently generated revenue, ranging from about $31K to $37K per week. Downloads hovered around 90K to 100K weekly, while active users showed minor fluctuations, staying around the 11.6M mark.

The performance of imo-International Calls & Chat was notable for its revenue, which varied between $114K and $192K weekly. Downloads remained steady between 90K and 108K, and active users ranged from 7M to 7.4M throughout the quarter.

Lastly, tellonym - anonymous questions had a relatively modest revenue stream, with weekly figures between $251 and $500. Weekly downloads fluctuated, peaking at approximately 26K and active users increased slightly from around 227K to 238K.

For more detailed insights and analytics, visit Sensor Tower.