AI Insights · Timothy · October 2024
Top 5 Social Networking Apps in Middle East Q3 2024: Performance Insights
Explore the performance trends of leading social networking apps in the Middle East for Q3 2024, including Tango, Azar, BIGO LIVE, SUGO, and Telegram, based on weekly downloads, revenue, and active users.
During the third quarter of 2024, the top social networking applications in the Middle East exhibited varied performance trends across key metrics. Data sourced from Sensor Tower provides insights into the weekly downloads, revenue, and active user trends for these apps on a unified platform.
Tango - Live Stream, Go Live from TangoMe, Inc. experienced fluctuations in weekly revenue, peaking at around $336K in late July and closing the quarter at approximately $308K. The app's weekly downloads saw a peak of about 53K in mid-August, while the active user base gradually increased, reaching nearly 700K by the end of September.
Azar: 1 on 1 Video Chat Online by Hyperconnect LLC maintained a consistent revenue stream, averaging around $255K towards the end of the quarter. Downloads showed a slight downward trend, starting at about 21K in July and tapering to 16K in September. Active users remained relatively stable, fluctuating slightly around 165K.
BIGO LIVE-Live Stream, Go Live from BIGO TECHNOLOGY PTE. LTD. saw revenue fluctuations, with a notable peak of $275K at the end of July and closing at $261K in September. The app's download numbers started at 74K in early July, gradually decreasing to 56K by the end of the quarter. Its active user count remained robust, hovering around 1.1M.
SUGO: Live Voice Chat Party by MOBILE ALPHA LIMITED observed a steady revenue pattern, ending the quarter at approximately $169K. Downloads initially decreased but later rebounded to 31K by late September. Active users showed a stable trend, ending the period with around 104K.
Telegram Messenger from Telegram FZ-LLC demonstrated a strong growth trajectory in revenue, starting at $84K and reaching $160K by the end of September. The app's downloads peaked at over 306K in late August, while active users consistently increased, closing the quarter with over 16.5M.
These performance metrics highlight the dynamic nature of the social networking landscape in the Middle East. For more detailed insights and analyses, visit Sensor Tower.