Top 5 iOS Social Networking Apps in Africa: Q1 2022 Performance

In the first quarter of 2022, the top five social networking apps on iOS in Africa exhibited diverse performance trends in terms of downloads, revenue, and active users. This data, sourced from Sensor Tower, provides a detailed view of their market behavior.

WhatsApp Messenger maintained a steady weekly revenue around $2 to $3 throughout the quarter. Weekly downloads saw a notable rise from 151K at the start to approximately 178K by the end of March. Active users fluctuated slightly but remained strong, starting at 8.6M and closing at 8.7M.

Facebook experienced a peak in weekly revenue of around $6.5K in early January, followed by a gradual decline, ending the quarter at about $3.9K. Downloads showed an upward trend, increasing from 99K at the start to 100K by the end of March. Facebook's active user base grew steadily from 12.5M to 13M over the quarter.

Messenger saw weekly downloads fluctuate between 76K and 93K, with a notable peak in mid-March. Active users displayed a steady increase from 8.3M to 8.7M, indicating consistent engagement.

Telegram Messenger had weekly downloads ranging from 50K to 57K, showing moderate growth. Active users hovered around 2.4M, with minor fluctuations throughout the quarter.

Status Saver Video Photo Save achieved the highest weekly revenue among the top five, peaking at around $8.5K in the last week of March. Downloads remained steady, averaging around 19K weekly. Active users increased consistently, starting at 236K and reaching 275K by the end of the quarter.

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