Top 5 Social Networking Apps on iOS in the US: Q3 2024

In the third quarter of 2024, the leading social networking apps on the iOS platform in the United States demonstrated varied performances in terms of downloads, revenue, and weekly active users. This analysis is based on data from Sensor Tower, where more detailed insights can be found.

Threads from Instagram, Inc. saw a notable increase in downloads, with numbers peaking at approximately 1M during the week of August 26. The app's weekly active users also rose steadily, starting from 13.1M at the beginning of July and reaching 16.1M by the end of September.

WhatsApp Messenger maintained a consistent download rate, with figures fluctuating between 358K to 445K throughout the quarter. Its weekly active users experienced a gradual increase, growing from 61.6M at the start of July to 64.5M by the end of September.

Facebook generated substantial revenue, peaking at around $826K in the final week of September. Downloads remained relatively stable, ranging from 309K to 338K, while weekly active users saw a slight decline from 103.1M to 101.4M over the quarter.

Telegram Messenger experienced a significant surge in revenue, reaching a high of approximately $392K in the week of August 19. Downloads showed an upward trend mid-quarter, with a peak of 354K in the week of August 26. Weekly active users fluctuated slightly, ending the quarter at about 6M.

Finally, Discord - Talk, Play, Hang Out from Discord, Inc. recorded consistent weekly revenue, culminating at about $1.1M in the last week of September. Downloads varied, peaking at 256K in the week of August 19, while weekly active users increased from 21.5M to 22.4M over the quarter.

These insights reflect the diverse user engagement and monetization strategies of leading social networking apps in the United States.