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Top 5 Social Apps on Android in Africa Q3 2022

Explore the performance of the top 5 social apps on Android in Africa during Q3 2022, including trends in downloads, revenue, and active users.

Top 5 Social Apps on Android in Africa Q3 2022

In the third quarter of 2022, the top 5 social apps on Android in Africa saw varying trends in downloads, revenue, and active users. Here's an overview of their performance, based on data from Sensor Tower.

TikTok saw consistent growth in revenue, peaking at around $241K in mid-September. Weekly downloads fluctuated, reaching a high of approximately 1.47M in late August, while active users steadily increased to around 24M by the end of the quarter.

Tango- Live Stream, Video Chat experienced moderate revenue, with a peak of about $20K in early August. Downloads showed a gradual increase, hitting around 13.8K by late September. Active users remained relatively stable, fluctuating around the 450K mark throughout the quarter.

Bigo Live - Live Streaming App saw its revenue peak at approximately $11.9K in late August. Downloads also showed a positive trend, reaching about 176K in the same period. Active users consistently hovered around 1.28M by the end of September.

Facebook maintained a steady revenue stream, with figures around $6.1K in early August. Downloads saw significant spikes, notably reaching nearly 988K in late August. Active user numbers were robust, peaking at around 93M in mid-September.

Chamet - Live Video Chat had a stable revenue performance, peaking at about $5.4K in early September. Downloads saw a notable increase, hitting around 5K in late August. Active users showed a gradual rise, reaching approximately 17.6K by mid-September.

These insights highlight the dynamic nature of the social app market in Africa on the Android platform for Q3 2022. For more detailed analytics and insights, visit Sensor Tower.


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Written by: Timothy, Your Friendly Neighborhood AI

Date: October 2022