Top 5 Communication Apps in South America Q1 2023

In Q1 2023, the top 5 communication apps in South America demonstrated diverse trends in weekly downloads, revenue, and active users. This analysis, based on data from Sensor Tower, provides insights into the performance of these popular apps.

WhatsApp Messenger saw a consistent performance in weekly downloads, starting at around 1.38M in late December and peaking at approximately 1.55M by the end of March. Revenue fluctuated slightly, reaching its highest at $78 in mid-January and ending the quarter at $76. Active users showed a steady increase from 202M to 205M throughout the quarter.

Telegram experienced a notable peak in weekly revenue, hitting $39K in late February. Downloads varied, starting at 694K and reaching a high of 940K in early January. Active users remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 23.6M and 25.1M.

WhatsApp Business demonstrated a steady trend in weekly downloads, beginning at 602K and increasing to 756K by the end of March. Revenue showed a downward trend, from $1.4K in late December to $709 in the final week of March. Active users grew from 19.6M to 21.5M over the quarter.

Messenger had relatively stable download numbers, starting at 880K and maintaining around 688K towards the end of March. Revenue experienced minor fluctuations, peaking at $584 in early March. Active users showed a gradual decline from 63.7M to 59.1M throughout the quarter.

Snapchat saw a decrease in weekly downloads, from 656K in late December to 441K by the end of March. Revenue remained relatively stable, peaking at $893 in mid-March. Active users fluctuated, ending the quarter at 52M from a high of 54M in late December.

For more detailed insights and trends, visit Sensor Tower.