Top 5 Communication Apps on Android in Africa Q1 2023

In the first quarter of 2023, the top 5 communication apps on Android in Africa showed varied performance in terms of downloads, active users, and revenue. Data from Sensor Tower reveals interesting trends for each app.

WhatsApp Messenger saw a robust number of downloads, starting the quarter with over 1.1M and peaking at nearly 1.4M in early March. Active users remained consistently high, fluctuating around 116M to 117M weekly.

WhatsApp Business experienced moderate download activity, with a notable peak of approximately 898K in the second week of January. Active users showed a steady increase, reaching over 9M by the end of March.

Snapchat exhibited a slight decline in downloads, starting at 789K and ending the quarter at around 435K. Active users hovered between 22M to 24M, with revenue peaking at about $514 in late December.

Telegram demonstrated significant revenue growth, peaking at around $2.9K in late February. Downloads showed a declining trend, starting at 1.2M and dropping to approximately 486K by the end of March. Weekly active users remained stable around 22M.

Messenger maintained a consistent download rate, ranging from 421K to 587K. Active users increased steadily, reaching approximately 87M by the end of the quarter, while revenue showed minimal fluctuations.

For more detailed insights and data, visit Sensor Tower.