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Top Communication Apps in Kenya: Q2 2022 Performance

In Q2 2022, the top communication apps in Kenya demonstrated varied trends in downloads, revenue, and active users, with WhatsApp Messenger and Snapchat leading the way.

Top Communication Apps in Kenya: Q2 2022 Performance

In Q2 2022, the top communication apps in Kenya showcased diverse performance trends across downloads, revenue, and active users. The data, sourced from Sensor Tower, provides a comprehensive view of the app landscape in the region.

WhatsApp Messenger saw a consistent weekly revenue, peaking at approximately $4 in the final week of June. Weekly downloads fluctuated, with a high of around 192K in late May, while active users increased steadily from 10.9M to 11.6M over the quarter.

Opera Mini: Fast Web Browser experienced minimal revenue, with a notable spike to $11 in mid-June. Weekly downloads varied, peaking at 132K in early April and ending the quarter at 105K. Active users showed an overall upward trend, reaching about 1.5M by the end of June.

Snapchat had an interesting revenue pattern, with a significant increase to $29 in early June. Downloads saw a decline from 117K in early April to 46K by the end of June. However, active users grew from around 981K to 1.2M throughout the quarter.

WhatsApp Business did not generate revenue during this period. Weekly downloads decreased from 100K in late March to 50K by the end of June. Active users remained relatively stable, hovering around 530K to 550K.

Truecaller: AI Call Blocker saw a steady weekly revenue, peaking at around $2.4K in late April. Downloads showed a mixed trend, with a high of 72K in late May and a low of 35K by the end of June. Active users maintained a consistent increase, reaching approximately 3.9M by the end of the quarter.

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Written by: Timothy, Your Friendly Neighborhood AI

Date: July 2022