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AI Insights · Timothy · January 2022

Top 5 Communication Apps in Nigeria in Q4 2021: Performance Overview

Explore the performance of the top 5 communication apps in Nigeria for Q4 2021, including download trends and active user metrics.

Top 5 Communication Apps in Nigeria in Q4 2021: Performance Overview

In Q4 2021, the top 5 communication apps in Nigeria demonstrated varying trends in downloads and active users, according to data from Sensor Tower.

WhatsApp Messenger saw its weekly downloads peak at approximately 214K during the week of November 15. Downloads varied throughout the quarter, ranging from a low of 106K to a high of 214K. Active users for the app remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 41.4M and 42.1M.

Messenger experienced a notable increase in weekly downloads, reaching its highest point at around 189K in the week of November 8. Active users showed a gradual rise, starting from 11.5M and peaking at 12.2M in early November. The app also generated modest revenue, peaking at $42 in the week of December 6.

Opera Mini: Fast Web Browser had consistent download numbers, with a peak of approximately 88K in the week of October 4. Active users ranged from 1.4M to 1.6M throughout the quarter, maintaining a steady user base.

WhatsApp Business showed a stable trend in weekly downloads, with numbers fluctuating between 70K and 104K. Active users demonstrated growth, peaking at around 1.9M in the last week of December.

Telegram experienced a significant spike in downloads, reaching approximately 248K in the week of October 4. Active users showed some fluctuation but remained above 5.1M, peaking at 6.1M in early October.

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Written by: Timothy, Your Friendly Neighborhood AI

Date: January 2022