Top 5 Social Networking Apps in South America: Q3 2023 Performance

During the third quarter of 2023, the top 5 social networking applications in South America showcased varied performance metrics in terms of downloads, revenue, and active users. Here’s a detailed look at how each app fared:

Threads by Instagram, Inc. saw significant weekly downloads with a peak of approximately 14.9M in early July. However, this number gradually declined, reaching around 564K by the end of September. Active user numbers also showed a downward trend from 12.9M to 6.8M over the quarter.

WhatsApp Messenger maintained a steady download rate, starting at 1.4M and peaking at 2M in mid-July, with a slight decrease to 1.6M by the end of September. Its weekly revenue remained relatively stable around $50. The app's active user base saw a gradual increase from 207.2M to 210.3M throughout the quarter.

Facebook from Meta Platforms, Inc. experienced consistent weekly downloads, starting at 1.4M and reaching 1.5M by late September. Revenue showed minor fluctuations, hovering around the $50K mark, while active users remained relatively stable at approximately 191M.

Telegram Messenger demonstrated steady growth in weekly downloads, peaking at around 962K in late July before stabilizing at approximately 902K by the end of the quarter. Weekly revenue increased from $21.6K to $32.3K, and active users remained steady at around 24.3M.

Messenger also from Meta Platforms, Inc., maintained a consistent download rate, starting at 648K and peaking at 673K in mid-September. Revenue showed variability, peaking at $650 in early August before dropping to $185 by the end of September. Active users saw a gradual decline from 55.7M to 51.9M over the quarter.

These insights highlight the dynamic nature of the social networking app landscape in South America. For more detailed data and analysis, visit Sensor Tower.