Top 5 Communication Apps on Android in South Africa Q3 2022

In Q3 2022, the top 5 communication apps on Android in South Africa—WhatsApp Messenger, Opera Mini: Fast Web Browser, Snapchat, MoyaApp, and WhatsApp Business—demonstrated notable trends in downloads and active users, according to data from Sensor Tower.

WhatsApp Messenger maintained strong weekly download numbers throughout the quarter, peaking at approximately 96K in mid-September. Its active users saw a slight increase, rising from around 16.9M at the start of the quarter to 17.1M by the end of September.

Opera Mini: Fast Web Browser experienced a steady rise in weekly downloads, reaching around 54K in early September. Active users also showed an upward trend, growing from 510K to nearly 560K over the quarter.

Snapchat had consistent weekly downloads, with a notable peak of about 42K at the end of September. Active users increased from approximately 2.15M to 2.33M during the same period. The app also saw modest weekly revenue in September, peaking at $99.

MoyaApp had fluctuating download numbers, with a significant peak of around 50K in the final week of September. However, its active users saw a decline from about 230K to 198K over the quarter.

WhatsApp Business showed steady weekly downloads, peaking at approximately 38K at the end of September. Active users demonstrated a steady increase, growing from around 557K to 594K by the end of the quarter.

For more detailed insights and data, visit Sensor Tower.