Top 5 Social Apps on Android in South Africa: Q3 2024 Performance

In the third quarter of 2024, the top social apps on the Android platform in South Africa showcased varying trends in downloads, revenue, and user engagement, according to Sensor Tower data.

TikTok from TikTok Pte. Ltd. demonstrated a dynamic performance with weekly revenue peaking at roughly $89K in mid-September. Weekly downloads fluctuated, peaking at around 126K towards the end of the quarter, while weekly active users saw a steady increase, reaching approximately 3.6M by the end of September.

Facebook, by Meta Platforms, Inc., maintained a stable revenue stream, with weekly earnings hovering around $5K throughout the quarter. The app experienced a surge in downloads, culminating in about 124K in the last week of September. Active users also showed growth, climbing to approximately 24.5M by the quarter's end.

Grindr - Gay Dating & Chat from Grindr LLC saw modest revenue, with numbers settling around $3.6K weekly by September's end. Downloads varied slightly, with a high of about 1.7K in mid-August. Active users remained relatively stable, ending the quarter at around 35.3K.

Instagram reported consistent revenue, peaking at around $3.7K weekly in late August. Downloads saw fluctuations, reaching approximately 86K in the final week of the quarter. Active users remained robust, ending September at around 3.6M.

Lastly, Bigo Live - Live Streaming App from Bigo Technology Pte. Ltd. experienced a boost in downloads, peaking at about 9.5K in late September. Revenue trends showed a peak of approximately $3.5K in mid-August, while active users increased steadily, reaching approximately 36.5K by the end of the quarter.

For more detailed insights into app performance metrics, visit Sensor Tower.