Top 5 Social Networking Apps in Africa: Q1 2022 Performance

In the first quarter of 2022, social networking apps in Africa displayed varied performance metrics across downloads, revenue, and active users. Here's a detailed look at how the top 5 apps fared, based on data from Sensor Tower.

WhatsApp Messenger experienced robust weekly download numbers, peaking at approximately 1.5M in the week of March 21. The app's weekly active users remained steady, ending the quarter at around 120.6M. Weekly revenue for WhatsApp Messenger was relatively stable, hovering around $2 to $3 throughout the quarter.

Facebook saw a significant rise in weekly downloads, reaching approximately 1.3M in the week of March 21. The app also maintained a high number of weekly active users, closing the quarter with about 117.5M. Weekly revenue figures showed some fluctuations, peaking at $13.4K in early January and ending the quarter at around $10.9K.

Messenger had consistent weekly downloads, peaking at around 858K in the week of March 21. The app's weekly active users remained stable, ending Q1 with approximately 94.4M. Revenue showed a downward trend, with the highest weekly revenue of $874 recorded in mid-February and dropping to $305 by the end of March.

Telegram Messenger maintained steady weekly download numbers, peaking at around 721K in the week of March 14. The weekly active users for Telegram Messenger were consistent, ending the quarter at approximately 24.4M. Notably, the app did not generate any revenue during this period.

Status Saver Video Photo Save showed stable weekly downloads, averaging around 19K throughout the quarter. The app's weekly active users saw a gradual increase, peaking at approximately 275K in the final week of March. Weekly revenue for this app fluctuated, peaking at around $8.5K at the end of the quarter.

These insights provide a snapshot of the social networking landscape in Africa for Q1 2022. For more detailed analytics and trends, visit Sensor Tower.