Top 5 Social Networking Apps on iOS in the US: Q2 2024 Performance

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

Threads

Threads saw a fluctuating trend in downloads throughout Q2 2024, starting at 697K in early April and peaking at 880K in the first week of June before ending the quarter with 744K. The app's weekly active users (WAU) followed a steady upward path from 10.7M to a peak of 17.9M by early June, before settling at around 11.4M by the end of June.

WhatsApp Messenger

WhatsApp Messenger maintained a steady increase in downloads, starting at 329K in early April and ending with 433K in the last week of June. Its WAU remained relatively stable, fluctuating slightly from 60.5M to 61.4M throughout the quarter.

Facebook

Facebook experienced consistent revenue generation, averaging around $570K per week, with minor fluctuations. Downloads remained stable, ranging between 309K and 344K weekly. WAU showed a slight downward trend, starting at 105M and ending at 103M.

Telegram Messenger

Telegram Messenger saw a steady revenue stream, peaking at $198K in late April. Downloads were consistent, hovering around 300K weekly, with a slight increase to 344K in the last week of May. WAU remained stable, fluctuating between 5.8M and 6M.

Messenger

Messenger from Meta Platforms, Inc. showed minimal revenue, with weekly figures averaging around $40. Downloads varied slightly, starting at 271K in early April and ending at 219K in late June. WAU remained stable, averaging around 42.5M throughout the quarter.

These insights are based on data from Sensor Tower. For more detailed analytics and trends, visit Sensor Tower's website.