Top 5 Social Networking Apps in the US: Q3 2021 Performance Insights

In Q3 2021, the top 5 social networking apps in the United States demonstrated varied performance trends across downloads, revenue, and active users. Here, we delve into the data provided by Sensor Tower to uncover the specifics.

Facebook from Meta Platforms, Inc. maintained a robust presence with weekly revenue peaking at approximately $1.2M in mid-July. Weekly downloads showed slight fluctuations, ending the quarter on a high note with 889K downloads in the final week of September. Active users remained consistently high, reaching 228M by the end of the quarter.

Messenger, also from Meta Platforms, Inc., observed a steady flow in weekly downloads, peaking at 729K in the last week of September. Revenue, however, saw a slight decline towards the end of the quarter, starting from $73K in late June and dropping to $54K by the end of September. Active users hovered around 129M throughout the quarter.

WhatsApp Messenger from WhatsApp Inc. experienced consistent weekly downloads, reaching a quarter-high of 569K in the final week. Active users showed a positive trend, growing from 84M at the beginning of the quarter to 89M by the end. Revenue for WhatsApp Messenger was minimal, with notable activity only in the first two months of the quarter.

Discord - Talk, Play, Hang Out from Discord, Inc. saw significant revenue, peaking at around $1.3M in early August and again towards the end of September. Weekly downloads fluctuated around the 450K mark, while active users remained strong, ending the quarter with approximately 29.6M users.

Life360: Find Friends & Family from Life360 showcased a steady increase in revenue, peaking at $1.3M in the last week of September. Downloads varied slightly, with a high of 368K in early August. Active users showed growth, reaching 18.1M by the end of the quarter.

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