Top 5 Communication Apps on Android in Kenya for Q3 2022

During the third quarter of 2022, the top communication apps on Android in Kenya showcased notable trends in downloads and active users. Below is a detailed analysis of their performance based on data from Sensor Tower.

WhatsApp Messenger maintained a high level of weekly downloads, peaking at 152.7K in the week of August 22. The app experienced fluctuations, with a low of 69.1K in mid-July but rebounded strongly towards the end of the quarter. Weekly active users consistently hovered around 11M, reaching a peak of 11.4M in early July and ending the quarter slightly lower at 11.2M.

Opera Mini: Fast Web Browser saw significant growth in downloads, especially in August, where downloads surged to 157.3K in the week of August 22. Weekly active users also followed an upward trend, increasing from 617.4K in late June to 690.9K by the end of September.

WhatsApp Business experienced a gradual increase in weekly downloads, with a notable peak of 83.2K in the week of August 22. Active users saw a steady rise, starting at 519.8K in late June and reaching 569K by the end of September.

Snapchat showed variability in its performance. Downloads peaked at 72.6K in mid-September, while active users saw a significant increase from 1.1M in late June to 1.3M by mid-September. Revenue, although minimal, peaked at $41 in the week of September 19.

Phoenix - Fast & Safe had a relatively stable performance in terms of downloads, peaking at 61.9K in early July. Active users remained consistent, starting at 204.8K in late June and ending at 213.9K by the end of September.

These insights are based on data from Sensor Tower. For more detailed analytics and trends, visit Sensor Tower's platform.