Top 5 Communication Apps on Android in New Zealand - Q3 2023

In the third quarter of 2023, the top 5 communication apps on Android in New Zealand showcased varied performances in terms of downloads, revenue, and active users. Here’s a detailed look at the trends for each app, based on data from Sensor Tower.

Messenger from Meta Platforms, Inc. saw a steady performance throughout Q3. Weekly downloads fluctuated around 5K to 6K, peaking at 7.8K in the week of August 21. Revenue showed a gradual increase, reaching approximately $324 in the last week of September. Active users, however, experienced a slight decline from around 1.5M in late June to 1.47M by the end of the quarter.

WhatsApp Messenger, published by WhatsApp LLC, maintained a consistent download rate, averaging around 4K to 5K weekly. Active users hovered around the 1M mark, with a slight increase to 1.03M in mid-September. Notably, WhatsApp did not generate any revenue during this period.

Snapchat by Snap Inc. experienced steady weekly downloads between 2.5K and 2.8K. Revenue saw an upward trend, culminating at approximately $3.1K in the week of September 18. Active users remained stable, with minor fluctuations around the 490K to 500K range.

Discord - Talk, Play, Hang Out from Discord Inc. showed a moderate download rate, averaging around 1.8K to 2.1K weekly. Revenue increased over the quarter, peaking at about $3.8K in the last week of September. Active users grew from 222K in early July to 245K by the end of the quarter, indicating a solid engagement trend.

Telegram, published by Telegram FZ-LLC, maintained a steady download rate of around 1.5K to 1.7K weekly. Revenue reached up to $225 in the week of August 21. Active users demonstrated a slight increase, peaking at 56.7K in early September, before settling around 52K by the end of the quarter.

For more detailed insights and data, visit Sensor Tower.