Top 5 Communication Apps on Android in Nigeria - Q3 2023

In Q3 2023, the Android communication app market in Nigeria showcased significant activity, with WhatsApp Messenger leading the pack. According to data from Sensor Tower, this app experienced a notable increase in weekly downloads, peaking at around 310K in the week of July 24. Weekly active users remained strong, fluctuating between 41.7M and 42.7M throughout the quarter.

WhatsApp Business also demonstrated robust performance. Weekly downloads saw a consistent rise, reaching approximately 239K by the end of September. Active user numbers were stable, ranging from 2.3M to 2.5M, with a peak of 2.5M in the final week of the quarter.

Telegram showed a steady increase in weekly revenue, peaking at $1.3K in late August. Download numbers were also on an upward trajectory, culminating in about 132K downloads in the last week of September. Active users varied between 4.9M and 5.2M, hitting the highest point at 5.2M in the final week.

Snapchat experienced a gradual increase in weekly revenue, reaching up to $140 by the end of the quarter. Downloads saw a significant rise, peaking at approximately 106K in early September. Active users ranged from 3M to 3.3M, maintaining a stable user base throughout the quarter.

Opera Mini: Fast Web Browser had a steady performance in terms of downloads, with numbers climbing to around 68K by the end of September. Active users hovered between 1.5M and 1.8M, showing slight fluctuations over the quarter.

For more detailed insights and data, visit Sensor Tower.