Top 5 Social Networking Apps in Australia Q1 2022

In the first quarter of 2022, the top 5 social networking apps in Australia showcased diverse trends in downloads, revenue, and active users. Let's dive into the performance details of each app, based on data from Sensor Tower.

WhatsApp Messenger experienced a consistent increase in weekly downloads, starting from around 32K at the end of December 2021 and peaking at approximately 65.6K by the end of March 2022. Weekly active users also saw a steady rise, from 5.7M to over 6M during the same period.

Facebook maintained a robust weekly revenue, with figures fluctuating between $57K and $78K. Weekly downloads showed a gradual upward trend, reaching around 56.3K in the last week of March. Active users displayed minor fluctuations but remained above 19M throughout the quarter.

Messenger generated a modest weekly revenue, peaking at about $1.7K in early February. Weekly downloads increased steadily, from approximately 52K to nearly 64K by the end of March. The app's active users remained stable, hovering around 19.6M.

Locket Widget saw a significant drop in weekly downloads from an initial 62.6K to about 7K by the end of the quarter. Active users followed a similar trend, starting at 28K and stabilizing at around 34K in March.

Discord - Talk, Play, Hang Out reported a consistent weekly revenue, averaging around $55K to $65K, with a notable spike to $82K in late February. Weekly downloads remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 25K and 30K. Active users showed a positive trend, increasing from 2M to over 2.18M by the end of March.

These insights provide a comprehensive overview of the performance of top social networking apps in Australia for Q1 2022. For more detailed data and insights, visit Sensor Tower.