Top 5 Social Networking Apps in the Netherlands Q1 2023

During the first quarter of 2023, the top social networking applications in the Netherlands demonstrated diverse trends in weekly downloads, revenue, and active user engagement. Here’s a closer look at their performance based on data from Sensor Tower.

WhatsApp Messenger maintained a robust presence with weekly downloads fluctuating between 40K and 52K. Notably, the app saw a peak in downloads during the first week of January with approximately 52K. Weekly active users remained steady around 13.5M, with a slight increase towards the end of the quarter. The app generated revenue only in the last week of March, amounting to $7.

BeReal: Photos & Friends Daily experienced a decline in weekly downloads, starting from 25.3K in late December and dropping to around 9.4K by the end of March. Active users also showed a downward trend, decreasing from approximately 930K to 761K over the same period.

Facebook exhibited stable performance in terms of weekly downloads, ranging from 22K to 28K. Revenue saw some fluctuations, peaking at $8.1K in the last week of February. Active user numbers hovered around 8.2M, with minor variations throughout the quarter.

Telegram Messenger showed strong growth in weekly downloads, rising from approximately 23K in mid-January to 34.3K by the end of March. Revenue peaked at $8.8K in the week of February 20. The app’s active users also increased, reaching around 1.3M by early March before slightly dropping to 1.2M at the quarter's end.

Google Meet experienced a significant increase in weekly downloads in early January, reaching a high of 8.3K. Downloads fluctuated but remained above 7K for most of the quarter. Active users increased gradually, starting from 69.6K at the end of December and reaching around 80K by mid-March.

For more detailed insights and comprehensive data on app performance, visit Sensor Tower.