Top 5 Social Networking Apps on iOS in Italy Q4 2021

As 2021 drew to a close, the top social networking apps on iOS in Italy showcased diverse performance trends in terms of downloads, revenue, and active users. Here's a closer look at how these apps fared in the fourth quarter.

WhatsApp Messenger experienced a steady increase in weekly downloads, starting at around 45.8K in late September and peaking at approximately 132K in the week leading up to December 20. Active users remained relatively stable, fluctuating slightly around the 10.5M mark throughout the quarter.

Telegram Messenger saw a significant spike in downloads at the beginning of October, reaching nearly 119K, before stabilizing around 36K to 47K per week for the rest of the quarter. Active users showed a modest increase, rising from 3.4M to about 3.6M by the end of December.

Facebook maintained a consistent download rate, with weekly numbers ranging from approximately 30K to 46K. Revenue showed an upward trend, starting at around $5.3K in late September and peaking at nearly $9K in the final week of December. Active users remained strong, hovering around the 9.5M mark throughout the quarter.

Messenger had a steady download rate, increasing from about 24.9K in late September to 33K by the end of December. Active users also showed stability, with minor fluctuations around 3.9M throughout the quarter.

Discord - Talk, Play, Hang Out saw a notable increase in weekly downloads, growing from about 8.7K in late September to a peak of nearly 17K in the last week of December. Revenue followed a similar upward trend, starting at around $2.8K and reaching $5.8K by the end of the year. Active users showed a gradual increase, ending the quarter at approximately 382K.

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