Top 5 Communication Apps on Android in Africa Q2 2022

In the second quarter of 2022, the top 5 communication apps on the Android platform in Africa demonstrated diverse performance trends. Here’s a closer look at their weekly downloads, active users, and revenue data, as reported by Sensor Tower.

WhatsApp Messenger maintained its dominance with impressive weekly download numbers, peaking at around 1.4M in early May. However, downloads saw a gradual decline towards the end of the quarter, ending at approximately 828K in the last week of June. Active users remained relatively stable, fluctuating around the 112M mark throughout the quarter.

Snapchat experienced a steady increase in weekly downloads, reaching about 715K in early May. Active users showed consistent growth, starting at around 17.8M and climbing to nearly 19.7M by the end of June. Revenue for Snapchat was minimal, with a notable peak at $38 in the final week of March.

WhatsApp Business saw moderate weekly download figures, with a significant spike to approximately 608K in early June. Active users hovered around the 7.5M to 7.7M range, showing slight fluctuations throughout the quarter.

Messenger demonstrated consistent weekly download numbers, averaging around 420K to 490K. Active users steadily increased from approximately 80.5M to 81.6M over the quarter. Revenue saw minor fluctuations, peaking at $334 in late May.

Telegram showed a steady trend in weekly downloads, peaking at around 541K in early April. Active users fluctuated around 21M, with minor variations throughout the quarter. Revenue was negligible, with a slight peak at $337 in late June.

These insights highlight the varied performance of the top communication apps on Android in Africa during Q2 2022. For more detailed data and analysis, visit Sensor Tower.