European Social Networking Apps: Q4 2023 Performance Review

As the year wrapped up, the social networking scene in Europe saw varied trends across the top 5 applications. Data provided by Sensor Tower offers a glimpse into the performance of these apps during the fourth quarter of 2023.

Telegram Messenger

Telegram Messenger experienced a consistent rise in downloads, starting the quarter with 1.6M and peaking at 1.8M in late October. The downloads then saw a gradual decrease, ending the quarter with 1.55M. Weekly active users remained relatively stable, hovering around 147M, with a slight downtrend closing the quarter at 145M.

Azar - Video Chat

Azar - Video Chat's downloads maintained a steady pace, beginning at 121K and reaching a high of 180K in the last week of December. Active users showed growth, starting at just under 1M and climbing to over 1.1M by the end of December.

Grindr - Gay Dating & Chat

Grindr saw downloads ranging between 32K and 36K throughout the quarter, with a notable increase to 36K in the final week. The weekly active users for Grindr initially rose to 1.39M in early October but experienced a decline in mid-December, ending the quarter at around 1.36M.

VK: social network, messenger

VK's downloads saw fluctuations with an initial 282K, a mid-quarter dip, and a rebound to 326K by the end of December. The platform's active users showed a slight decline, starting at 81M and ending at 78.9M.

BIGO LIVE-Live Stream, Go Live

BIGO LIVE's downloads were consistent, with an initial 213K, peaking at 250K in early October, and concluding the quarter with 225K. The app's active users held steady around 2M throughout the quarter, ending slightly higher at 2.06M.

For more detailed insights and analytics, Sensor Tower's platform offers in-depth data on app performance across various regions and categories.