Top 5 Social Networking Apps in Middle East Q4 2023

The top social networking applications in the Middle East for the fourth quarter of 2023 exhibited distinct trends in downloads, revenue, and active users. Here's a detailed look at the performance of the leading apps, based on data from Sensor Tower.

Telegram Messenger saw fluctuations in its weekly revenue, peaking at approximately $49.9K in the final week of December. Weekly downloads varied, starting strong at 264K and reaching a peak of 328K in early October before gradually declining to 208K by the end of the quarter. Active users also showed a downward trend, starting at 16.2M and ending the quarter at 15.8M.

WhatsApp Messenger maintained consistent download numbers, with a notable increase in the last week of December to 269K. Active users remained relatively stable, fluctuating around 36.9M to 37.3M throughout the quarter.

Facebook experienced steady weekly revenue, with figures around the $60K-$85K range. Downloads hovered between 258K and 323K, with the highest number recorded in early October. Active users remained robust, consistently around 32.4M to 32.7M during the quarter.

Threads, a newer entrant, showed progressive growth in downloads, starting at 76K and reaching 130K by mid-December. Active users increased steadily, beginning at 764K and surpassing 1.2M by the end of the quarter, reflecting growing user interest and engagement.

Google Meet, while not generating revenue, showed varied download numbers, peaking at 77K in early October and stabilizing around 42K towards the end of December. Active users saw a slight dip, starting at 2.3M and ending at 2.1M by the end of the quarter.

These trends highlight the dynamic nature of the social networking landscape in the Middle East. For more detailed insights and data, visit Sensor Tower.