Top 5 Social Networking Apps Performance in Africa Q2 2023

In the second quarter of 2023, the top 5 social networking applications in Africa showcased varied performance trends in terms of downloads, revenue, and active users. Here’s an overview of their performance:

WhatsApp Messenger saw a consistent number of weekly downloads, starting at 1.2M in late March and peaking at around 1.4M in early May, before a gradual decline to 840K by the end of June. Revenue experienced fluctuations, with a notable peak of approximately $180 in early May. Active users remained relatively stable around 125M to 128M, showing a slight increase towards the end of the quarter.

Facebook maintained a steady download rate, averaging around 1.1M to 1.4M weekly downloads throughout the quarter. Weekly revenue hovered around $5K to $6K, with a peak of $6.6K in late April. Active users consistently increased, reaching approximately 138.5M by the end of June.

Telegram Messenger showed a stable trend in weekly downloads, averaging around 450K to 600K. Revenue was fairly consistent, generally around $4.7K to $5.5K per week. Active users fluctuated slightly but generally remained around 25M, with a small decline towards the end of the quarter.

Messenger had a steady download rate, ranging from 440K to 590K weekly downloads. Revenue was modest, peaking at $226 in early May. Active users hovered around 100M to 101.7M, showing a slight increase towards the end of June.

Status Saver for WA Story Save experienced notable weekly downloads, ranging from 90K to 126K. Revenue remained consistent, averaging around $2K to $2.5K per week. Active users increased steadily, reaching around 670K by the end of June.

These insights are derived from Sensor Tower’s data, offering a comprehensive look at the performance of these top social networking apps in Africa during Q2 2023. For more detailed insights, visit Sensor Tower.