Top 5 Communication Apps in the UK Q4 2021

The fourth quarter of 2021 saw significant activity among the top communication apps in the United Kingdom. Here’s an overview of the performance trends for Messenger, WhatsApp Messenger, Snapchat, Telegram, and Discord - Talk, Play, Hang Out. Data provided by Sensor Tower offers insights into their weekly downloads, revenue, and active users.

Messenger

Throughout Q4 2021, Messenger from Meta Platforms, Inc. displayed varied performance metrics. Weekly revenue peaked at around $3.1K in mid-October, while downloads fluctuated, reaching a high of approximately 141K in early November. Active users remained relatively stable, with a slight peak at 26.1M during the week of December 20th.

WhatsApp Messenger

WhatsApp Messenger experienced consistent user engagement. Weekly downloads varied, peaking at about 246K in the week leading up to December 20th. Weekly active users hovered around 50M, showing minor fluctuations throughout the quarter.

Snapchat

Snapchat saw notable activity in the UK market. Weekly revenue peaked at $278 in early October. Downloads saw a significant increase, with a high of around 118K in the week of December 20th. Active users showed a similar trend, peaking at approximately 15.7M in the same week.

Telegram

Telegram maintained a steady presence in the UK. Weekly downloads peaked at around 92K in early October. Active users saw a slight increase, reaching up to approximately 2.2M in the first week of October.

Discord - Talk, Play, Hang Out

Discord - Talk, Play, Hang Out displayed a robust performance, with weekly revenue peaking at around $166K in the last week of December. Downloads also saw a peak of about 80K in the same week. Active users remained steady, averaging around 3.7M throughout the quarter.

For more detailed insights and further data, visit Sensor Tower.