Top 5 Communication Apps on Android in Costa Rica Q3 2023

The third quarter of 2023 saw significant activity in the communication app category on Android in Costa Rica. Below, we delve into the performance trends of the top five apps: WhatsApp Messenger, Messenger, Telegram, Snapchat, and WhatsApp Business. Data is sourced from Sensor Tower, where more detailed insights are available.

WhatsApp Messenger maintained a robust presence with weekly downloads fluctuating between 15K and 22K. The highest download count was recorded in the week of July 31, reaching 22.3K. Active users showed a steady increase, starting at 2.76M in late June and rising to 2.81M by the end of September.

Messenger experienced stable download numbers, generally ranging between 10K and 13K per week. The peak was observed in the week of August 21, with 13.2K downloads. Active users saw a slight decline from 366K at the beginning of the quarter to 357K by the end.

Telegram exhibited varied download numbers, with a noticeable peak in the last week of September at 13.1K. Weekly revenue showed a gradual increase, peaking at $172 in mid-September. Active users remained relatively stable, hovering around 223K throughout the quarter.

Snapchat had fluctuating download figures, with a high of 11.8K in late July and a low of 7.6K in late August. Revenue peaked at $62 in early August. Active users displayed a notable increase from 681K in late June to 726K by mid-September, before settling at 684K at the quarter's end.

WhatsApp Business saw consistent download activity, ranging from 8.2K to 10.2K weekly. The highest downloads occurred in the week of July 31. Active users steadily increased from 252K in late June to 258K by the end of September.

These trends underscore the dynamic nature of communication apps in Costa Rica. For a more detailed analysis, visit Sensor Tower's platform.