Top 5 Social Networking Apps in South Africa Q4 2022

In the fourth quarter of 2022, the top 5 social networking apps in South Africa showcased varying trends in downloads, revenue, and active users. Here’s a detailed look at their performance:

WhatsApp Messenger saw a significant fluctuation in weekly downloads, peaking at 165K in mid-October and gradually decreasing to approximately 49K by the end of December. Active users remained relatively stable, fluctuating around 18.8M to 19M throughout the quarter.

Facebook maintained a steady presence in the South African market. Weekly downloads ranged from 75K to 143K, with a notable dip towards the end of December. Revenue showed minor fluctuations, peaking at $6.5K in early October. Active users varied slightly, hovering around 18.1M to 18.9M.

Messenger experienced consistent weekly downloads, staying within the 44K to 56K range. Revenue was minimal, with the highest weekly figure being $153 in early October. The number of active users remained stable, around 10.5M throughout the quarter.

Telegram Messenger showed a steady increase in weekly revenue, reaching a peak of approximately $1.1K in the final week of December. Downloads peaked at 57K at the end of October, with active users fluctuating slightly around 1.4M.

BeReal: Photos & Friends Daily had modest download numbers, peaking at around 7.1K in late September and ending the quarter at approximately 4.2K. Active users increased steadily, reaching about 133K by the end of December.

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