Top 5 Social Networking Apps in Africa Q4 2021

In the fourth quarter of 2021, the top five social networking applications in Africa exhibited diverse performance trends across downloads, revenue, and active users. The data, sourced from Sensor Tower, offers valuable insights into the app market dynamics in the region.

WhatsApp Messenger maintained a strong presence with weekly downloads ranging from approximately 720K to over 1M. The app's active user base was consistently high, starting at 117.1M and peaking at 119.5M. Weekly revenue remained relatively steady, fluctuating between $2 and $4 throughout the quarter.

Facebook also showed impressive numbers, with weekly downloads peaking at around 1.1M and dipping to a low of 823K. The app's active users hovered around 113M, and weekly revenue saw moderate fluctuations, reaching highs of approximately $13K and lows of $9K.

Messenger experienced varied performance across metrics. Weekly downloads ranged from around 548K to 988K, while active users fluctuated between 90.2M and 94.1M. Revenue showed significant variation, starting at about $267 and ending the quarter at $547.

Telegram Messenger saw its weekly downloads peak at around 1.1M and drop to a low of 416K. The app's active users began the quarter at 20.8M and ended at 23.4M. Notably, Telegram did not generate any revenue during this period.

Status Saver Video Photo Save had a consistent download rate, averaging around 18K weekly. Active users steadily increased from 189K to 236K. The app's weekly revenue showed minor fluctuations, ranging from $6.3K to $8.3K.

For more detailed insights and data, visit Sensor Tower.