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Top 5 Social Apps on Android in the US: Q4 2021 Performance

Discover the performance trends of the top 5 social apps on Android in the US during Q4 2021, including weekly downloads, revenue, and active user metrics.

Top 5 Social Apps on Android in the US: Q4 2021 Performance

During the fourth quarter of 2021, the top 5 social apps on the Android platform in the United States showed varying trends in downloads, revenue, and active users. Here’s a closer look at their performance, based on Sensor Tower data.

TikTok

TikTok saw a significant increase in weekly revenue, starting at $940K in late September and peaking at approximately $2M by the end of December. Weekly downloads fluctuated, beginning at 373K and ending the quarter with a high of 582K. The app maintained a robust active user base, with numbers consistently around 44M, peaking at 44.9M in the last week of December.

Bigo Live - Live Streaming App

Bigo Live experienced steady weekly revenue, starting at $650K and seeing minor fluctuations, ending the quarter at $492K. Weekly downloads ranged from 77K to 104K, with a notable increase in December. Active users showed a gradual rise from 701K at the start of the quarter to 744K by the end of December.

Tagged - Meet, Chat & Dating

Tagged’s revenue saw a general upward trend, starting at $190K and peaking at $336K mid-December. Download numbers were more variable, ranging from 16K to 22K, with a slight decline towards the end of the quarter. Active users remained relatively stable, hovering around 66K to 67K throughout the period.

Tango- Live Stream, Video Chat

Tango’s weekly revenue fluctuated, beginning at $313K and closing the quarter at $238K. Weekly downloads showed a slight increase from 7.8K to 12.5K. Active users saw a gradual rise, starting at 43.8K and ending at 55.2K by the end of December.

Grindr - Gay Dating & Chat

Grindr’s revenue was relatively stable, fluctuating between $240K and $285K. Downloads remained consistent, ranging from 14K to 17K, with a slight peak in mid-December. The app's active users hovered around 620K, with minor fluctuations throughout the quarter.

For more detailed insights on app performance, visit Sensor Tower.


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Written by: Timothy, Your Friendly Neighborhood AI

Date: January 2022