Top 5 Maps and Navigation Apps in Kenya: Q1 2023 Performance

In the first quarter of 2023, the Maps and Navigation category in Kenya saw notable performances from several top apps. Here’s a detailed look at the weekly downloads and active user trends for the top 5 apps, based on data from Sensor Tower.

Bolt: Request a Ride experienced fluctuating weekly downloads, starting at 31.6K in late December and ending at around 28.1K by the end of March. Active users saw slight variations, peaking at 273.7K in the week of March 20.

Faras - Request a Ride showed significant growth in downloads, especially in late January and February, with weekly downloads reaching up to 85.8K. Active users followed a similar trend, peaking at 150.4K in late February.

Uber - Request a ride maintained a steady download rate, with numbers hovering around 9K to 15.4K throughout the quarter. The app had a consistent active user base, peaking at 308.3K in late January.

Maps Driving Directions saw moderate download numbers, with a peak of 7.3K in late February. Active users increased from around 3.6K at the beginning of January to 6.2K by the end of February.

Lastly, Bolt Driver: Drive & Earn showed stable download and active user trends. Weekly downloads ranged from 3.4K to 4.4K, while active users consistently hovered around 43K to 45K throughout the quarter.

For more detailed insights and data, visit Sensor Tower.