Top 5 Communication Apps Performance in South America Q4 2021

In Q4 2021, the top 5 communication apps in South America exhibited notable performance across downloads, active users, and revenue, according to Sensor Tower data. Here’s a closer look at the trends for each app.

WhatsApp Messenger from WhatsApp LLC experienced significant activity. Weekly downloads peaked at 1.45M in the week of December 20, with a consistent range between 1.08M and 1.38M throughout the quarter. Weekly active users showed a steady increase, reaching approximately 191M by the end of December. Revenue remained stable, fluctuating around $79 to $95 per week.

Messenger by Meta Platforms, Inc. saw its weekly downloads peak at 1.15M in the week of November 8. The app maintained a consistent download rate, generally ranging between 0.82M and 0.97M. Active users experienced a slight decline from 83.7M to 79.4M over the quarter. Weekly revenue varied, reaching up to $584 in the first week of October and dropping to $235 by the last week of December.

Telegram from Telegram FZ-LLC saw a significant spike in downloads, peaking at nearly 2M in the week of October 4. However, downloads generally ranged between 0.65M and 0.97M for the rest of the quarter. Active users showed a notable initial surge to 34.5M in early October, then stabilized around 23.7M to 25.7M towards the end of the quarter.

Sticker.ly - Sticker Maker by Naver Z Corporation maintained consistent weekly downloads, ranging from 0.51M to 0.64M. The app's active users fluctuated, peaking at 13.8M in late October and then decreasing to about 11.4M by the end of December.

WhatsApp Business from WhatsApp LLC saw its weekly downloads peak at 0.57M in the week of December 6. Active users increased steadily, reaching approximately 16.7M by mid-December before slightly decreasing to 16.3M by the end of the month.

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