Top 5 iOS Social Networking Apps in the UK: Q3 2024 Performance

The third quarter of 2024 saw notable trends in the performance of the top 5 social networking apps on the iOS platform in the United Kingdom. This analysis provides insights into downloads, revenue, and active user metrics, based on data from Sensor Tower.

Threads experienced a dynamic quarter with weekly downloads ranging from 120K to 216K. The app saw a peak in downloads in the week of September 16, reaching approximately 216K. Its weekly active users exhibited a gradual increase from 2.6M to over 3M by the end of the quarter.

WhatsApp Messenger maintained a steady download rate, starting at around 58K weekly downloads and peaking at 71K towards the end of September. Its active user base remained robust and consistent, averaging around 27.8M throughout the quarter.

Telegram Messenger showed a steady increase in weekly revenue, reaching approximately $53K at the end of September. Downloads were relatively stable, with a peak of about 68K in late August, while weekly active users saw a slight decline, starting at 1.3M and ending at approximately 1.27M.

Life360: Find Friends & Family demonstrated significant growth in weekly revenue, increasing to approximately $131K by the end of the quarter. Downloads saw a peak of 64K in early September, while active users fluctuated, ending at around 1.62M.

Lastly, Facebook showed a consistent increase in weekly revenue, reaching about $77K at the end of the quarter. Weekly downloads varied, peaking at approximately 51K, while active users saw a slight decline, averaging around 14.1M.

For more detailed insights on these trends and other app performances, Sensor Tower offers comprehensive analytics and data solutions.