Top 5 Social Networking Apps in South Africa Q4 2021

In the fourth quarter of 2021, the top 5 social networking apps in South Africa showed diverse performance trends in terms of weekly downloads, revenue, and active users. Here's a closer look at how each app fared during this period, based on data from Sensor Tower.

Status Saver Video Photo Save saw its weekly revenue fluctuate, starting at around $5.2K and peaking at approximately $6K in mid-December. Weekly downloads ranged from 2.6K to 3.4K, with a noticeable increase towards the end of the quarter. Active users grew steadily from 38.4K to 44.8K, indicating consistent user engagement.

Facebook maintained a strong presence with weekly revenue starting at $6.5K and reaching up to $10K in mid-December. Weekly downloads varied between 81.8K and 114.1K, with a notable dip in early December before rebounding. Active users remained robust, hovering around 15M throughout the quarter.

BIGO LIVE-Live Stream, Go Live experienced a significant spike in weekly revenue at the end of November, reaching approximately $28.6K. Weekly downloads were relatively stable, ranging from 1.8K to 4K. The app's active user base showed minor fluctuations, staying within the 25.3K to 28K range.

Status Saver for WA Story Save had a consistent weekly revenue, peaking at about $3K towards the end of October. Weekly downloads ranged from 10.5K to 15.1K, with a gradual increase over the quarter. Active users saw a steady rise from 46.2K to 62.3K, reflecting growing popularity.

Grindr - Gay Dating & Chat showed steady weekly revenue, peaking at around $6.9K in the final week of December. Downloads fluctuated slightly, ranging from 980 to 1.4K. Active users remained relatively stable, with minor declines from 62.6K to 58.6K over the quarter.

These insights provide a snapshot of the dynamic social networking app landscape in South Africa during Q4 2021. For more detailed analytics and trends, visit Sensor Tower.