Top 5 Social Networking Apps in South Africa Q2 2023: Unified Platform Analysis

During the second quarter of 2023, the top social networking apps in South Africa showed varied performance metrics on a unified platform, encompassing both iOS and Android data. Here, we delve into the weekly downloads, revenue, and active users for the top 5 apps: WhatsApp Messenger, Facebook, Messenger, Telegram Messenger, and Status Saver for WA Story Save.

WhatsApp Messenger experienced a significant increase in weekly downloads, peaking at approximately 237K in the week of May 29. The app’s revenue also saw a notable rise, reaching around $171 in the week of May 8. Active user numbers remained relatively stable, fluctuating slightly around 19M throughout the quarter.

Facebook recorded a steady weekly revenue, with a peak of about $4.5K in the week of April 24. Weekly downloads varied, hitting a low of 139K in early May and rebounding to 182K by mid-June. The app maintained a robust active user base, growing from 19.7M to over 20.7M by the end of June.

Messenger showed a modest increase in weekly revenue, peaking at $183 in early May. Downloads showed some fluctuation, with a notable peak of 39.7K in the week of June 19. Active users fluctuated around 10.2M, with a slight increase to 10.3M by the end of the quarter.

Telegram Messenger saw consistent weekly revenue, peaking at $1.7K in the last week of June. Downloads remained steady, with a notable increase to 42.7K in mid-June. Active users hovered around 1.3M, with a brief rise to 1.4M in early June.

Status Saver for WA Story Save maintained a stable weekly revenue, peaking at $1.7K in late April. Downloads fluctuated, reaching a high of 24.2K in early May. Active users remained relatively stable, with a slight increase to 155K by mid-June.

These insights, sourced from Sensor Tower, highlight the dynamic nature of social networking app performance in South Africa during Q2 2023. For more detailed analytics and trends, visit Sensor Tower.