Top 5 Social Networking Apps in the Middle East Q1 2023

The first quarter of 2023 saw notable trends in the performance of the top five social networking applications in the Middle East. According to data from Sensor Tower, these apps showed varying patterns in weekly downloads, revenue, and active users. Below is a detailed overview of each app's performance.

WhatsApp Messenger, from WhatsApp Inc., experienced a stable trend in weekly downloads, peaking at approximately 305K in the week of March 6. The app's weekly active users remained steady, with a slight increase from around 36.9M to 37.2M throughout the quarter. The app generated a modest revenue of $61 in the final week of March.

Telegram Messenger, published by Telegram FZ-LLC, saw its weekly revenue peak at nearly $49.3K during the week of February 20. Weekly downloads fluctuated, reaching a high of around 290K in the week of January 23. The app maintained a consistent number of weekly active users, ranging from approximately 15.2M to 15.6M.

Facebook, by Meta Platforms, Inc., showed a significant peak in weekly revenue at around $43.1K in the week of February 27. The app's weekly downloads reached a high of about 301K in the week of March 6. Weekly active users remained relatively stable, fluctuating around the 31.5M mark.

Messenger, also from Meta Platforms, Inc., experienced a steady increase in weekly revenue, peaking at approximately $1.6K in the final week of February. Weekly downloads saw a peak of around 199K in the last week of December. The weekly active users showed a slight decline from 16.3M to 15.7M over the quarter.

Google Meet, published by Google, did not generate revenue during this period. However, it saw a peak in weekly downloads at approximately 44.6K in the week of February 20. The app's weekly active users were relatively stable, with a slight increase from around 2.1M to 2.4M throughout the quarter.

For more detailed insights and data, visit Sensor Tower.