Top 5 Social Networking Apps in Middle East Q3 2023: Unified Platform Performance

During Q3 2023, the top 5 social networking apps in the Middle East displayed intriguing trends in downloads, revenue, and active user metrics. Here’s a closer look at their performance based on data from Sensor Tower.

Threads from Instagram, Inc. saw a significant spike in weekly downloads at the beginning of July, peaking at around 1.4M. This number, however, declined rapidly, stabilizing around 75K-150K for the remainder of the quarter. The app’s weekly active users followed a similar pattern, starting strong at 1.1M in early July and then decreasing, fluctuating between 600K and 800K by the end of September.

WhatsApp Messenger from WhatsApp Inc. maintained a consistent download rate, ranging from approximately 250K to 380K weekly. Its weekly active user base was remarkably stable, hovering around 36M to 37M throughout the quarter, showcasing its steady popularity in the region.

Telegram Messenger from Telegram FZ-LLC experienced a steady rise in weekly downloads, reaching a peak of about 270K in early September. The app’s weekly revenue showed a slight increase, peaking at around $35K towards the end of September. Telegram’s active user base saw a gradual increase, starting at 15M in late June and climbing to over 16M by the end of the quarter.

Facebook from Meta Platforms, Inc. had a consistent performance in weekly downloads, staying around 290K to 330K. Its revenue showed a peak of approximately $96K in early August. The active user base remained steady, consistently around 32M throughout the quarter.

TwitterIt for Twitter X from BEST SOCIAL APPS DEVELOPMENT LTD saw a significant jump in downloads in late July, peaking at about 141K. This number then stabilized around 20K-40K for the remainder of the quarter. The app’s active user base peaked at around 108K in late July and then stabilized around 85K-95K.

For more detailed insights and data, visit Sensor Tower.