Top 5 Communication Apps in France Q2 2022

In the second quarter of 2022, the top 5 communication apps in France—Messenger, WhatsApp Messenger, Telegram, Snapchat, and Discord - Talk, Play, Hang Out—demonstrated notable trends in downloads, revenue, and active users. Below, we delve into the performance metrics of each app.

Messenger from Meta Platforms, Inc. saw a steady weekly download rate, peaking at approximately 109K in late March and maintaining around 98K by the end of June. The app's weekly revenue experienced a significant increase toward the end of the quarter, reaching around $1.3K in early June. However, its weekly active users showed a slight decline from 30.1M to 29.1M over the same period.

WhatsApp Messenger maintained a strong presence with weekly downloads fluctuating between 112K and 192K, peaking in late March. The app's weekly active users remained consistently high, ranging from 33.6M to 34.2M throughout the quarter.

Telegram experienced a notable increase in weekly downloads, reaching a peak of approximately 217K in late April. The app's weekly revenue saw a surge in mid-June, peaking at around $1.3K. Weekly active users for Telegram showed a steady increase from 3.6M to 3.8M over the quarter.

Snapchat from Snap Inc. had a stable download rate, with figures ranging from 69K to 88K. The app's weekly revenue remained relatively low, peaking at around $459 in early May. Weekly active users for Snapchat demonstrated slight fluctuations, maintaining an average of around 17.2M throughout the quarter.

Discord - Talk, Play, Hang Out showed consistent weekly downloads, ranging from 46K to 63K. The app's weekly revenue was substantial, peaking at around $63K in early May. Weekly active users for Discord remained stable, averaging around 5M during the quarter.

These insights are based on data from Sensor Tower, where more detailed analytics can be found.