Top 5 Social Networking Apps in South Africa Q3 2021

In Q3 2021, the top five social networking apps in South Africa displayed diverse performance trends across downloads, revenue, and active users. The data, provided by Sensor Tower, offers valuable insights into the market dynamics for these apps.

WhatsApp Messenger saw a significant increase in weekly downloads, starting at around 52K in late June and peaking at approximately 87K by the end of September. Weekly active users remained relatively stable, fluctuating slightly around the 17.5M mark. Revenue, however, showed a downward trend, starting at $35 and dwindling to zero by mid-September.

Facebook experienced a steady rise in weekly downloads, beginning at about 71K in late June and reaching a high of roughly 110K by the end of September. Active users also showed an upward trend, growing from approximately 14.9M to 15.3M. Revenue fluctuated throughout the quarter, starting at $9.8K and ending at around $6.5K.

Messenger had a relatively stable download rate, averaging around 50K to 54K downloads per week. Active users hovered around 10.7M, with minor fluctuations. Revenue saw slight variations, peaking at $282 in early August and closing the quarter at $178.

Telegram Messenger had consistent weekly downloads, ranging between 26K and 35K. Active users showed a slight decline from approximately 1.7M in late June to around 1.5M by the end of September. Revenue data was not available for this app during the quarter.

Status Saver Video Photo Save showed stable weekly downloads, averaging around 3.2K to 4.6K. Active users increased steadily from about 32K to 38K. Revenue showed some fluctuation, starting at $5.8K in late June and ending at around $5.2K by the end of September.

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