Top 5 Social Networking Applications in Africa Q1 2023

In the first quarter of 2023, the top 5 social networking applications in Africa showcased varying trends in downloads, revenue, and active users. Data from Sensor Tower reveals fascinating insights into the performance of these apps on a unified platform.

WhatsApp Messenger had a notable quarter. Weekly downloads showed a fluctuating pattern, peaking at 1.5M in the week of March 6 and dipping to 885K by March 20. The app's weekly revenue remained mostly stable, around $4 to $5, before a dramatic spike to $123 in the final week of March. Active users stayed consistently high, ranging from 124M to 125M throughout the quarter.

Facebook also demonstrated strong performance. Weekly downloads varied, reaching a high of 1.45M in the last week of March. Revenue trends saw a peak of around $9K at the end of January, with minor fluctuations thereafter. Active users remained steady, hovering around 134M to 136M during the quarter.

Telegram Messenger experienced a different trajectory. Weekly downloads started at 1.3M in late December but saw a decline, averaging around 550K to 600K in March. Revenue showed a peak of approximately $6.7K in late February, with moderate fluctuations. Active users remained relatively stable, ranging from 24.6M to 25.6M.

Messenger faced a mixed quarter. Downloads started strong at 837K but saw a decline, averaging around 500K to 600K in March. Revenue was minimal, with a peak of $107 in early January. Active users showed consistency, remaining around 100M throughout the quarter.

Status Saver for WA Story Save had an interesting quarter with weekly downloads peaking at 136K in late January and stabilizing around 100K to 120K thereafter. Revenue showed a peak of approximately $3.2K in mid-February. Active users increased steadily, reaching around 600K by mid-March.

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