Top 5 Communication Apps on Android in Algeria Q1 2024

In the first quarter of 2024, the top five communication apps on the Android platform in Algeria—WhatsApp Messenger, Messenger, Telegram, Snapchat, and Rakuten Viber Messenger—exhibited interesting performance trends. Here’s a closer look at how each app fared in terms of weekly downloads, revenue, and active users.

WhatsApp Messenger saw a dynamic quarter with weekly downloads ranging from a high of approximately 207K in the first week of January to a low of around 106K in mid-January. Downloads peaked again at about 184K in the week of February 19. Active users fluctuated between 4.5M and 4.9M, peaking at 4.9M in early March.

Messenger experienced a steady performance with weekly downloads starting at roughly 108K and dropping to around 70K mid-January. However, downloads surged to nearly 200K in the week of March 18. Active users remained stable, hovering around 18.5M, with a peak at over 19M in mid-March.

Telegram had a relatively consistent download rate, starting at approximately 81K and ending at around 62K. The app's revenue showed a gradual increase, peaking at $159 in the last week of March. Active users saw a modest rise from about 2.2M to 2.3M throughout the quarter.

Snapchat exhibited a mixed trend in downloads, starting strong at about 107K in early January but declining to around 55K by the end of March. Revenue showed a steady upward trend, peaking at $156 in late February. Active users fluctuated between 5.2M and 6.1M, with the highest number recorded in mid-February.

Rakuten Viber Messenger had stable weekly downloads, ranging from approximately 45K to 62K. The app's revenue remained relatively low but showed a gradual increase, peaking at $22 in early February. Active users varied between 1.9M and 2.1M, with a peak in early March.

These metrics highlight the diverse performance patterns of top communication apps in Algeria. For more detailed insights and data, visit Sensor Tower.