Top 5 Communication Apps on Android in Africa - Q2 2023

The second quarter of 2023 showcased interesting trends for the top 5 communication apps on the Android platform in Africa. Here’s a closer look at their performance based on data from Sensor Tower.

WhatsApp Messenger had a strong presence with weekly downloads starting at approximately 1.1M in late March and peaking at around 1.3M in early April. However, downloads saw a gradual decline towards the end of June, reaching about 704K. Active users remained robust, fluctuating slightly but ending the quarter with a peak of around 119M.

Snapchat experienced a notable increase in weekly revenue, starting at $465 and climbing to a peak of $1.1K by the end of June. Downloads showed an initial spike in mid-April with 700K but generally hovered around 400K to 500K for most of the quarter. Active users saw a steady increase, starting from 22.9M in late March and reaching 25.1M by the end of June.

WhatsApp Business saw a consistent pattern in weekly downloads, ranging from approximately 398K to 596K. The app's active users grew steadily, starting at 9M in late March and reaching over 10M by the end of June.

Messenger had a varied revenue stream, peaking at $227 in early May but dipping to single digits by late June. Downloads started at about 528K in late March and saw a general decline, ending the quarter at around 376K. Active users remained relatively stable, fluctuating around the 87M mark throughout the quarter.

Telegram showed a steady revenue trend, averaging around $2K per week. Downloads saw a peak of 485K at the end of March but settled around the mid-300K range by the end of June. Active users showed minor fluctuations, starting at 22M and ending at approximately 21.7M.

For more detailed insights and data, visit Sensor Tower.