Top 5 Communication Apps in New Zealand: Q3 2022 Performance

In the third quarter of 2022, the top communication apps in New Zealand showed varying trends in downloads, revenue, and active users. Below, we take a closer look at the performance of Messenger, WhatsApp Messenger, Snapchat, Discord - Talk, Play, Hang Out, and Telegram.

Messenger

Throughout Q3 2022, Messenger from Meta Platforms, Inc. experienced fluctuating revenue, peaking at around $517 in the first week of August. Weekly downloads remained relatively stable, with a notable increase to approximately 13.2K in mid-September. The app's weekly active users hovered around the 4M mark, showing slight declines toward the end of the quarter.

WhatsApp Messenger

WhatsApp Messenger maintained consistent weekly downloads, reaching a peak of about 10.8K in mid-September. Its active user base remained strong, averaging around 1.4M to 1.5M throughout the quarter.

Snapchat

Snapchat from Snap Inc. saw a significant spike in revenue early in the quarter, hitting approximately $18.8K in mid-July. Downloads showed a steady increase, peaking at around 7.2K in the final week of September. The app's active users remained stable at about 1.2M.

Discord - Talk, Play, Hang Out

Discord - Talk, Play, Hang Out demonstrated steady revenue, peaking at around $7.3K in late June. Weekly downloads fluctuated slightly, with a peak of approximately 6K in mid-September. Active users showed a consistent trend, averaging around 400K throughout the quarter.

Telegram

Telegram saw modest revenue growth, reaching around $236 in the final week of September. Downloads showed a slight upward trend, peaking at about 3.3K in mid-September. Active users increased steadily, reaching approximately 82.8K by the end of the quarter.

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