Top 5 Social Networking Apps in UAE: Q1 2023 Performance

During the first quarter of 2023, the top social networking applications in the United Arab Emirates showed varied performance trends across downloads, revenue, and active users. Here’s a detailed look at the top 5 apps.

WhatsApp Messenger exhibited consistent weekly active users, maintaining around 6.2M throughout the quarter. Weekly downloads peaked at approximately 80K in early March, showing a mid-quarter increase, while weekly downloads were lowest around mid-January at about 45K.

Botim - Video and Voice Calls saw weekly active users rise from about 1.9M to over 2.1M by the end of March. Weekly downloads ranged from around 44K to 61K, peaking in early March. Revenue for Botim was stable, mostly hovering around $2.7K to $3K, with a noticeable spike to $3.4K at the end of February.

Facebook had a strong presence with weekly active users consistently above 6.5M. Weekly downloads fluctuated, peaking at around 71K in mid-March. Facebook's weekly revenue varied more significantly, reaching as high as approximately $12K at the end of January and March, and dipping to about $6.2K in mid-March.

Telegram Messenger experienced steady weekly active users, averaging around 2.3M. Weekly downloads showed some fluctuation, with a notable peak of approximately 63K in late January. Revenue for Telegram saw significant spikes, particularly in late February, where it reached around $20.6K, and remained varied throughout the quarter.

Google Meet maintained a consistent user base with weekly active users increasing from approximately 417K to nearly 494K by the end of March. Weekly downloads were stable, peaking at about 12K in mid-March.

These insights highlight the dynamic nature of social networking app usage in the UAE. For more detailed analytics and insights, visit Sensor Tower.