Top 5 iOS Social Networking Apps in the US: Q1 2023 Performance

In Q1 2023, the top 5 social networking apps on iOS in the United States demonstrated diverse performance trends. Based on data from Sensor Tower, here's a detailed analysis of their weekly downloads, revenue, and active users.

WhatsApp Messenger maintained consistent weekly downloads, beginning the quarter with approximately 351K and peaking at around 391K in the week of January 9. The quarter ended with downloads around 327K. Weekly active users showed slight fluctuations, starting from 53.6M and peaking at 55.1M in the week of January 30, eventually stabilizing to 54.6M by the end of March.

Facebook saw a mix of stability and growth. Weekly revenue remained robust, ranging from $441K to $565K, with a notable peak in the final week of March. Downloads began at 426K, experiencing a general decline to 315K by the end of the quarter. Weekly active users showed a downward trend, decreasing from 115.9M to 111M over the period.

Messenger had a relatively steady performance. Downloads started at 357K, fluctuating slightly and ending at 279K. Revenue was minimal but saw a small peak at $60 in the week of March 20. Active users remained consistent, hovering around 45.9M throughout the quarter.

Telegram Messenger displayed notable revenue growth, particularly in the week of February 20, reaching $187K. Weekly downloads were stable, starting at 285K and peaking at 328K mid-January, ending the quarter at 286K. Active users increased steadily from 5.2M to 5.4M.

Finally, Discord - Talk, Play, Hang Out showed consistent revenue generation, peaking at $1.04M in the week of February 27. Downloads started at 290K, slightly declining to 241K by the end of March. Active users grew from 19.1M to 20.6M over the quarter.

For more detailed insights and data, visit Sensor Tower.