Top 5 Communication Apps in the UK for Q1 2022

During the first quarter of 2022, the top five communication apps in the United Kingdom showed varied performance patterns in terms of weekly downloads, active users, and revenue. Here’s a closer look at the trends for Messenger, WhatsApp Messenger, Snapchat, Telegram, and Discord - Talk, Play, Hang Out.

Messenger from Meta Platforms, Inc. saw a consistent increase in weekly revenue, peaking at approximately $3.3K in the last week of March. Weekly downloads fluctuated, with notable peaks at 123K in the week of March 21. Active users remained relatively stable, hovering around 25M throughout the quarter.

WhatsApp Messenger maintained a strong presence with weekly downloads showing an upward trend, especially in March, where it peaked at around 265K during the week of March 21. The app's active users consistently increased, reaching nearly 50.4M by the end of March.

Snapchat from Snap Inc. experienced a significant spike in revenue, especially in the last week of March, hitting $1.6K. Weekly downloads had a peak of 113K in late December, followed by a decline and then a rise to around 78K in mid-March. Active users saw a slight decline over the quarter, ending at around 14M.

Telegram showed steady growth in weekly downloads, with a peak of 87K in early March. Active users also increased steadily, reaching over 2.2M by the end of March.

Discord - Talk, Play, Hang Out from Discord Inc. had a notable weekly revenue, peaking at $170K by the end of February. Weekly downloads showed a downward trend, starting at 80K in late December and dropping to around 55K by mid-March. Active users remained relatively stable, closing the quarter at approximately 3.7M.

These insights are based on data from Sensor Tower. For more detailed analytics and insights, visit Sensor Tower's website.