Top 5 Communication Apps in Kenya Q3 2022: Performance Insights

Throughout the third quarter of 2022, the top 5 communication apps in Kenya showcased varying trends in their performance metrics, including downloads, revenue, and active users. Here's a closer look at how each app fared according to Sensor Tower data.

Opera Mini: Fast Web Browser experienced notable fluctuations in weekly downloads, starting at around 105K in late June and peaking at approximately 207K in the week of August 22. The app's weekly revenue saw minor variations, reaching a high of $13 in mid-July. Active users demonstrated a stable trend, averaging around 1.5M throughout the quarter.

WhatsApp Messenger maintained consistent weekly revenue, hovering between $2 to $4. Weekly downloads showed a significant spike, peaking at about 155K in the week of August 22, while active users remained relatively stable at around 11.5M.

WhatsApp Business saw an increase in weekly downloads, reaching a peak of approximately 84K in the week of August 22. Active users for the app steadily grew from around 537K in late June to about 589K by the end of September.

Snapchat showed a remarkable increase in revenue, with a significant peak of $478 in mid-September. The app also experienced a steady rise in downloads, culminating in around 75K in the week of September 19. Active users grew consistently, averaging around 1.3M across the quarter.

Finally, Phoenix - Fast & Safe exhibited stable weekly downloads, fluctuating between 24K and 62K. Active users remained steady, averaging approximately 205K throughout the quarter.

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