Top 5 Social Apps on Android in South Africa: Q1 2022

In the first quarter of 2022, the top social apps on Android in South Africa displayed varied performance trends in terms of downloads, revenue, and active users. Here’s a closer look at how apps like TikTok, Bigo Live - Live Streaming App, Facebook, Grindr - Gay Dating & Chat, and Likee - Short Video Community performed.

TikTok saw a significant decline in weekly revenue over the quarter, starting at $243K and ending at approximately $162K. However, downloads surged mid-quarter, peaking at around 270K in the week of March 14. Active users also showed a steady increase, reaching 2.75M by the end of March.

Bigo Live - Live Streaming App experienced fluctuations in revenue, with a notable peak of around $10K in mid-March. Downloads remained relatively stable, hovering around 1.9K towards the end of the quarter. The app’s active users exhibited a slight increase, maintaining a steady presence around 24K.

Facebook had a consistent performance in terms of revenue, ending the quarter with about $4.9K. The app saw a steady rise in downloads, peaking at over 62K in the last week of March. Active users showed a consistent upward trend, reaching nearly 11.7M by the end of the quarter.

Grindr - Gay Dating & Chat displayed a varied revenue trend with a peak of approximately $3.5K in late March. Downloads remained stable, averaging around 1.1K per week. Active users fluctuated but ended the quarter at around 46.5K.

Likee - Short Video Community saw a decline in revenue throughout the quarter, starting at $2.1K and ending at about $936. Downloads showed a gradual increase, reaching nearly 7K by the end of March. Active users remained relatively stable, averaging around 450K.

The data provided by Sensor Tower gives a comprehensive overview of the performance of these top social apps on Android in South Africa during the first quarter of 2022. For more detailed insights, visit Sensor Tower.