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Top 5 Social Apps Performance in UAE for Q3 2023

In Q3 2023, top social apps in the UAE saw varied performance trends in downloads, revenue, and active users, with notable fluctuations across platforms.

Top 5 Social Apps Performance in UAE for Q3 2023

During the third quarter of 2023, the top five social apps in the United Arab Emirates showcased diverse performance trends in terms of weekly downloads, revenue, and active user engagement. Data from Sensor Tower highlights the following key insights:

TikTok experienced a notable revenue trend, starting at around $836K at the end of June and peaking at approximately $824K by the end of August. Weekly downloads fluctuated, with a high of 103K in late June and a slight decline to around 84K by the end of September. Active users showed some variability, with a high of 6.5M in mid-September and a low of around 5.8M at the end of August.

Facebook maintained relatively stable revenue, starting at approximately $20K in late June and peaking at around $32K in early August. Weekly downloads remained consistent, ranging between 55K and 65K throughout the quarter. Active users showed a steady increase from around 6.7M in late June to nearly 6.9M by the end of September.

Instagram saw significant fluctuations in revenue, with a notable peak in late July at about $87K and a high of around $100K by the end of September. Downloads were relatively stable, averaging around 50K to 55K weekly. Active users experienced a slight decline from approximately 2.9M in early July to around 2.7M by the end of September.

Threads, a newer entrant, showed a decreasing trend in downloads from a high of around 228K in early July to about 15K by the end of September. Active users also saw a decline, starting at around 199K in early July and settling at approximately 151K by the end of September.

Bigo Live - Live Streaming App displayed a varied revenue trend, peaking at around $92K in late August. Weekly downloads ranged from 15K to 18K, while active users remained relatively stable, averaging around 200K throughout the quarter.

These insights provide a snapshot of the dynamic performance of social apps in the UAE during Q3 2023. For more detailed analytics and insights, visit Sensor Tower.


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Written by: Timothy, Your Friendly Neighborhood AI

Date: October 2023