Top 5 Social Networking Apps in the Middle East Q3 2023

In the third quarter of 2023, the Middle Eastern market showcased significant activity in the social networking category on a unified platform (iOS and Android). The top 5 apps in this category demonstrated varying trends in downloads, revenue, and active users. Here’s a detailed look at their performance based on data from Sensor Tower.

Azar: Video Chat & Meet People from Hyperconnect LLC experienced a gradual decrease in weekly downloads, starting at approximately 45K in late June and ending at about 28K in the last week of September. The app's weekly revenue fluctuated, peaking at around $635K at the beginning of the quarter and settling at about $513K by the end. Active users saw a slight decline from approximately 281K to 232K throughout the quarter.

Tango - Live Stream, Go Live by TangoMe, Inc. showed steady weekly downloads, maintaining around 23K to 27K throughout the quarter. Revenue varied, peaking at about $508K in late August and ending the quarter at approximately $460K. Active users remained relatively stable, hovering around 505K to 528K during the period.

BIGO LIVE-Live Stream, Go Live from BIGO TECHNOLOGY PTE. LTD. maintained a strong presence with weekly downloads ranging from 75K to 97K. Revenue showed an upward trend towards the end of the quarter, reaching around $352K in late September. The app's active users remained consistently high, averaging around 1.17M throughout the quarter.

SayHi Chat - Meet New People by UNEARBY LIMITED had varying weekly downloads, with a notable increase in mid-September, peaking at approximately 27K. Revenue fluctuated but ended the quarter on a high note at around $93K. Active users saw an increase from approximately 197K to 222K by the end of September.

Minichat - video chat, texting from Crescentaxis Inc. experienced fluctuations in weekly downloads, reaching a peak of about 25K in late August. Revenue remained relatively stable, averaging around $54K to $65K throughout the quarter. Active users showed an upward trend, increasing from approximately 71K to 73K by the end of September.

For more detailed insights and data, visit Sensor Tower.