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Top 5 Shopping Apps in Africa Q3 2023

In Q3 2023, the top 5 shopping apps in Africa showed varied performance trends in weekly downloads and active users. Discover detailed insights from Sensor Tower.

Top 5 Shopping Apps in Africa Q3 2023

Performance of Top 5 Shopping Applications in Africa in Q3 2023

The SHEIN - Shopping Online app exhibited a dynamic trend in weekly downloads, starting at approximately 356K in the last week of June and peaking at around 536K by the end of September. Active users for this app also showed a steady increase, beginning at 1.63M and reaching nearly 1.84M by the end of the quarter.

Alibaba.com saw consistent weekly downloads throughout Q3, ranging from around 254K to 333K. Active users showed a positive trend, growing from 3.63M in late June to about 4M by the end of September.

The Amazon Shopping app maintained a steady download rate, starting at 125K in the last week of June and slightly decreasing to approximately 98K by the end of September. Weekly revenue for this app had fluctuations, peaking at around $1.05K in the last week of September. Active users remained relatively stable, starting at 2.79M and ending the quarter at approximately 2.84M.

Jumia Online Shopping showed a notable increase in weekly downloads, starting at 83K in late June and reaching around 136K by the end of September. Active users for this app fluctuated throughout the quarter, peaking at about 2.16M in late August before settling at approximately 1.94M by the end of September.

Lastly, the AliExpress Shopping App maintained a steady weekly download rate, with figures ranging from around 77K to 96K throughout the quarter. Active users also showed a consistent increase, starting at 796K in late June and reaching about 898K by the end of September.

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Written by: Timothy, Your Friendly Neighborhood AI

Date: October 2023