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

In the third quarter of 2024, the leading social apps on the Android platform in South Africa showed varied performance trends in terms of downloads, revenue, and user engagement. Here's a look at how these top apps fared:

TikTok Lite - Save Data from TikTok Pte. Ltd. saw a dynamic quarter, with weekly downloads peaking at approximately 442K in early September, following a steady increase from July. The app's weekly revenue experienced fluctuations, reaching up to $284 in mid-September. Active user numbers consistently rose, culminating at around 2.18M by the end of September.

Facebook Lite by Meta Platforms, Inc. maintained a stable presence with notable weekly downloads, peaking at 243K in early July. While revenue data wasn't available, the app's active user base showed impressive engagement, climbing to nearly 4.86M by late September.

TikTok also from TikTok Pte. Ltd., displayed strong revenue performance, with weekly earnings reaching over $89K in mid-September. Downloads saw a gradual increase, hitting a high of about 126K at the end of September. The app maintained a robust active user base, closing the quarter with over 3.62M users.

Facebook continued to generate consistent revenue, with weekly figures ranging from $4.3K to $6K throughout the quarter. Downloads showed a slight uptick, peaking at 124K in the last week of September. The app's active users grew steadily, reaching approximately 24.5M by the quarter's end.

Instagram experienced modest revenue growth, with weekly earnings peaking at $3.7K in late August. Downloads fluctuated, with a high of 102K in early July and stabilizing around 86K by September's end. The active user count remained relatively stable, closing the quarter at around 3.63M.

These insights, sourced from Sensor Tower, highlight the dynamic landscape of social apps in South Africa. For more detailed analytics and insights, visit Sensor Tower's platform.