Top 5 Social Networking Apps Performance in Africa Q3 2024

In the third quarter of 2024, the top social networking applications in Africa demonstrated diverse trends in downloads, revenue, and active users, according to data from Sensor Tower.

Telegram Messenger saw a significant rise in weekly revenue, starting from $16.8K in early July and peaking at $38.6K by the end of September. Its weekly downloads fluctuated, with a notable peak of 1.27M in the first week of September. The app maintained a relatively stable user base, with active users hovering around 27M throughout the quarter.

Facebook experienced a steady increase in weekly revenue, reaching $28.2K in the final week of September. Downloads showed some fluctuation, peaking at 1.98M in early August before declining towards the end of the quarter. The platform's active users consistently grew, culminating in 168.5M by September's end.

Tango - Live Stream, Go Live exhibited a gradual increase in weekly revenue, closing the quarter at $19.6K. Downloads peaked in early August at 75.3K, while active users increased to 767.6K by the end of September.

Life360: Find Friends & Family saw its weekly revenue climb to $14.4K by late September. Download numbers fluctuated, with a high of 21.2K in July, and active users steadily increased, reaching 451.6K by the quarter's conclusion.

Azar: 1 on 1 Video Chat Online reported a modest rise in revenue, ending September at $12.9K. Downloads peaked at 78.2K in early August, while active users hovered around 403K by the end of the quarter.

These insights into app performance in Africa highlight the dynamic nature of the social networking space. For more detailed analytics and trends, visit Sensor Tower.