AI Insights · Timothy · January 2024
Top 5 Social Networking Apps in Saudi Arabia Q4 2023 Performance
The top social networking apps in Saudi Arabia saw varied performance in Q4 2023, with notable trends in weekly downloads, active users, and revenue.
In the fourth quarter of 2023, the top five social networking apps in Saudi Arabia showcased diverse trends in their weekly downloads, active users, and revenue. Data from Sensor Tower highlights the performance of Telegram Messenger, WhatsApp Messenger, Facebook, Threads, and imo-International Calls & Chat.
Telegram Messenger from Telegram FZ-LLC saw a dynamic quarter with weekly downloads peaking at approximately 151.9K in the week of November 6. Weekly revenue fluctuated, reaching a high of around $15.7K in the final week of December. Active users, however, showed a slight decline from about 8.3M to 7.8M throughout the quarter.
WhatsApp Messenger maintained a consistent performance in terms of downloads, with a notable peak of 122.2K in the last week of December. Active users remained relatively stable, ranging from 13.8M to 14M during the quarter. Revenue data was not provided for this app.
Facebook by Meta Platforms, Inc. experienced moderate fluctuations in weekly downloads, peaking at 139.7K in early October. Revenue trends showed a gradual decline, ending at approximately $24.4K in the final week of December. Active users remained stable around the 11.7M mark throughout the quarter.
Threads, released by Instagram, Inc. in July 2023, saw a steady increase in weekly downloads, peaking at about 45.5K in mid-December. Active users also showed a positive trend, rising from 345K at the start of the quarter to over 509K by the end. Revenue data was not available for this app.
imo-International Calls & Chat from imo.im had a notable increase in weekly downloads, reaching a high of 209.4K in the last week of November. Weekly revenue remained strong, peaking at around $85.5K in the final week of December. Active users showed an upward trend, starting at 6.8M and ending at approximately 7M.
These insights highlight the varied performance of the top social networking apps in Saudi Arabia during Q4 2023. For more detailed analysis and data, visit Sensor Tower.