Top 5 Social Networking Apps on iOS in Africa: Q2 2024

The second quarter of 2024 saw significant activity in the social networking app category on the iOS platform in Africa. Here’s a closer look at the performance of the top five apps: WhatsApp Messenger, Telegram Messenger, Facebook, Messenger, and Threads.

WhatsApp Messenger from WhatsApp Inc. experienced consistent weekly revenue, peaking at around $7 in multiple weeks. Weekly downloads fluctuated, reaching a high of approximately 150K in the week of June 10. Active users remained steady, hovering around 9.7M throughout the quarter.

Telegram Messenger from Telegram FZ-LLC showed a notable increase in weekly revenue, culminating at about $10.2K in the final week of June. Downloads saw a significant rise, peaking at nearly 168K in the same period. Active users also trended upwards, starting the quarter at around 2.6M and closing at approximately 2.7M.

Facebook from Meta Platforms, Inc. maintained a stable revenue stream, with weekly earnings peaking at around $9.3K in mid-May. Downloads saw a steady climb, reaching nearly 118K in the last week of June. Active users fluctuated slightly but remained robust, averaging around 15.4M by the end of the quarter.

Messenger from Meta Platforms, Inc. did not generate revenue but saw varied download numbers, peaking at about 75K in the last week of May. Active users experienced ups and downs, starting at approximately 11.5M and ending the quarter at around 10.9M.

Threads from Instagram, Inc. did not report any revenue but witnessed a significant spike in downloads, particularly in early June, with numbers reaching around 81K. Active users grew steadily, peaking at approximately 1M in the first week of June before slightly declining to around 930K by the end of the quarter.

These insights, provided by Sensor Tower, highlight the dynamic nature of social networking app usage in Africa. For more detailed analytics and trends, visit Sensor Tower.