Top 5 Social Networking Apps in South America: Q3 2022 Performance

In Q3 2022, the top social networking apps in South America displayed a range of performance trends across downloads, revenue, and active users. Here, we provide an overview of the leading apps based on data from Sensor Tower.

WhatsApp Messenger maintained a strong presence with weekly downloads fluctuating between approximately 1.0M and 1.3M. The app's revenue remained relatively stable, peaking at around $88 in mid-July. Active users consistently hovered around the 200M mark, indicating a solid user base throughout the quarter.

Facebook experienced impressive weekly downloads, especially in late August, reaching nearly 2.2M. Revenue saw a slight decline over the quarter, starting from $74.4K in late June and ending at about $60.2K in late September. Active users remained robust, with numbers around the 202M mark, peaking slightly at the end of August.

Messenger had consistent weekly downloads, ranging from 850K to 1.1M. Revenue peaked at $544 in early August but saw a decline towards the end of September. Active users showed a gradual decrease from 71.4M at the start of the quarter to approximately 67.1M by the end.

Telegram Messenger displayed steady weekly downloads, generally around the 800K mark. Revenue notably increased towards the end of the quarter, reaching $7.1K in the final week of September. Active users remained relatively stable, fluctuating around 24.5M.

BeReal: Photos & Friends Daily showed remarkable growth in weekly downloads, from 19K at the beginning of July to a peak of 611K in mid-September. Active users increased significantly, starting at 212K and rising to over 1.4M by the end of September, highlighting the app's rapid adoption.

For more detailed insights and data, visit Sensor Tower.