Top 5 Dating Apps in South Africa Q2 2022: Performance Insights

In the second quarter of 2022, the top dating apps in South Africa saw varied performance in terms of downloads, revenue, and active users. Here's a closer look at the data from Sensor Tower for the top 5 dating apps on a unified platform.

Tinder Dating App: Chat & Date experienced fluctuations in weekly downloads, peaking at approximately 17K in late April. Weekly revenue saw a steady increase, reaching around $32.9K by the end of April and maintaining a similar level throughout the quarter. Active users showed a slight decline from roughly 202K in early May to about 177K by the end of June.

Bumble Dating App: Meet & Date had a consistent performance in weekly downloads, hovering around 1.5K to 2.2K. Revenue showed a notable rise, with weekly earnings peaking at approximately $16K in mid-June. Active users remained relatively stable, with a slight increase from about 64K in March to nearly 67K by the end of June.

Grindr - Gay Dating & Chat saw steady weekly downloads, averaging around 1.4K to 1.8K. Revenue peaked at approximately $8.9K in the last week of June. Active users remained stable throughout the quarter, with a slight increase from around 56K in March to about 54K by the end of June.

Badoo: Dating. Chat. Friends showed a significant increase in weekly downloads, peaking at nearly 24K in early May. Revenue also saw a rise, reaching about $9.2K by the end of June. Active users fluctuated but generally increased, starting from around 271K in March and reaching approximately 291K by the end of June.

Hinge Dating App: Match & Meet maintained a steady download rate, with weekly downloads ranging from 1.2K to 1.5K. Revenue showed an upward trend, peaking at around $5.7K in the last week of June. Active users remained relatively stable, with a slight decrease from approximately 65K in March to about 59K by the end of June.

These insights provide a snapshot of the dating app market in South Africa for Q2 2022. For more detailed analysis and additional data, visit Sensor Tower.