Performance of Top 5 Communication Apps on Android in Nigeria - Q1 2023

In the first quarter of 2023, the top 5 communication apps on the Android platform in Nigeria showcased varied performance trends in weekly downloads, active users, and revenue. Here’s a closer look at how these apps fared, based on data from Sensor Tower.

WhatsApp Messenger maintained its dominance with impressive download numbers and a stable user base. Weekly downloads saw fluctuations but generally increased, peaking at approximately 139K in the last week of March. The app's active user base remained robust, ranging from around 40.8M to 41.5M users, with a slight uptick towards the end of the quarter.

WhatsApp Business also performed well, with weekly downloads reaching up to roughly 117K at the start of the quarter and a slight dip mid-quarter before rising again to about 103K in the final week of March. Active users showed a consistent pattern, starting at 2M and peaking at approximately 2.2M by the end of March.

Opera Mini: Fast Web Browser experienced a varied download trend. The app saw its highest downloads at around 95K in late February, but numbers dropped to approximately 47K by the end of March. Active users ranged from 1.4M to 1.6M, with a slight increase towards the end of the quarter.

Snapchat had a relatively stable performance in Nigeria, with weekly downloads fluctuating between 44K and 71K. The app’s revenue saw a gradual increase, peaking at about $109 in the last week of March. Active users remained steady, ranging from around 2.8M to 3M throughout the quarter.

Telegram showed a consistent download trend, with numbers ranging from 38K to 59K. The app’s revenue peaked at approximately $1K in late February. Active users varied slightly, starting at 4.8M and reaching up to 5M mid-quarter before a small dip to 4.8M by the end of March.

For more detailed insights and data, visit Sensor Tower.