Top 5 Social Networking Apps on iOS in Europe Q1 2023

In Q1 2023, the top 5 social networking apps on iOS in Europe showcased varied performance trends. Here's a detailed look at their weekly downloads, revenue, and active user metrics.

WhatsApp Messenger saw a fluctuating trend in weekly downloads, starting the quarter with around 1M downloads and experiencing a mid-quarter dip to approximately 594K in the week of February 20. However, it rebounded to 760K downloads by the end of March. Revenue spiked significantly in the last week of March, reaching approximately $415, while weekly active users remained relatively stable, averaging around 132M throughout the quarter.

Telegram Messenger experienced steady weekly downloads, hovering around 500K. Revenue peaked at approximately $607K in the week of February 20, after a gradual increase from $155K at the beginning of January. Active users showed a consistent upward trend, maintaining an average of around 47M users.

Facebook maintained stable download rates, with a slight decline from 468K in late December to around 316K by late March. Revenue peaked at about $93K in the last week of February. Active users showed a slight decline throughout the quarter, dropping from 97M to 94M.

BeReal: Photos & Friends Daily experienced a steady decline in weekly downloads, starting with 441K in late December and decreasing to approximately 207K by the end of March. Active users also showed a downward trend, from 11.6M to 10M over the same period. Note that this app did not generate any revenue during Q1 2023.

Messenger saw a gradual decline in weekly downloads, from 396K in late December to around 263K by the end of March. Revenue saw a notable peak at $208 in the last week of March, following a generally low revenue trend. Active users remained stable at around 51M throughout the quarter.

This data comes from Sensor Tower, where more insights can be found.