Top 5 Social Networking Apps in Australia Q3 2022

The third quarter of 2022 saw significant activity in the social networking app landscape in Australia. Here, we delve into the performance of the top 5 apps: BeReal: Photos & Friends Daily, WhatsApp Messenger, Facebook, Messenger, and Discord - Talk, Play, Hang Out.

BeReal: Photos & Friends Daily

Throughout Q3, BeReal saw a dynamic trend in weekly downloads, peaking at approximately 125K in early August and then experiencing a slight decline towards the end of the quarter, settling around 84K. The app's weekly active users demonstrated a strong upward trajectory, starting from 345K at the end of June and reaching nearly 983K by the end of September.

WhatsApp Messenger

WhatsApp maintained a consistent weekly download rate, fluctuating between 37K and 48K. The app's active user base remained robust, with a steady increase throughout the quarter, ending at approximately 6.5M active users.

Facebook

Facebook's weekly downloads hovered around the 36K to 46K mark, with a notable spike in late August. The app's revenue peaked at around $49K in mid-July and gradually decreased to approximately $32K by the end of September. Active users remained stable, averaging around 19.3M throughout the quarter.

Messenger

Messenger experienced a steady download rate, reaching its peak at nearly 49K in mid-September. Revenue trends showed minor fluctuations, peaking at about $1.2K in early August and slightly declining to around $709 by the end of September. The app's active user count was consistently high, averaging around 19.5M.

Discord - Talk, Play, Hang Out

Discord's weekly downloads remained stable, ranging between 19K and 22K. Revenue showed a positive trend, peaking at nearly $49K at the end of September. The active user base saw a steady increase, reaching approximately 2.3M by the end of the quarter.

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