Top 5 Communication Apps in Lebanon for Q4 2021

In the fourth quarter of 2021, the top 5 communication apps in Lebanon saw varying trends in downloads, revenue, and active user engagement. Here’s a detailed look at their performance based on data from Sensor Tower.

Messenger, from Meta Platforms, Inc., showed a fluctuating pattern in weekly downloads, starting from 18.8K in late September and peaking at 23.8K in early November before settling at around 19.4K by the end of December. Weekly active users remained relatively stable throughout the quarter, ranging from 1.2M to 1.24M. Revenue for the app was minimal, with a brief spike to $14 in early October.

Telegram, published by Telegram FZ-LLC, experienced a peak in weekly downloads at 19.7K in mid-October, but saw a decline towards the end of the quarter, ending at 12.3K. Active users saw a gradual increase, starting at 670.9K in late September and reaching 691.7K by the end of December. The app did not generate any revenue during this period.

Snapchat, from Snap Inc, had a steady increase in weekly downloads, beginning at 13.1K in late September and reaching a high of 18.5K by late December. Active users also saw an upward trend, growing from 878.6K to 953.7K over the quarter. Snapchat generated minimal revenue, with notable weeks being mid and late December, where it earned $4 and $7 respectively.

WhatsApp Messenger, by WhatsApp LLC, experienced a consistent pattern in weekly downloads, starting at 16.2K in late September and ending at 16K in late December, with a peak of 17.1K in early November. Active users remained robust, fluctuating between 2.79M and 2.94M throughout the quarter. The app did not report any revenue during this period.

WhatsApp Business, also by WhatsApp LLC, saw a steady trend in weekly downloads, starting at 11.8K in late September and maintaining around 10.8K by the end of December. Active users grew from 478.7K to 528K, indicating a steady increase in user engagement. Similar to its counterpart, WhatsApp Business did not generate any revenue during this quarter.

For more detailed insights and data, visit Sensor Tower.