Top 5 Social Networking Apps in Nigeria Q3 2024

In the third quarter of 2024, the top social networking applications in Nigeria displayed diverse performance trends on the unified platform, showcasing their popularity and user engagement.

Telegram Messenger from Telegram FZ-LLC saw a notable increase in weekly revenue, reaching approximately $23.3K by the end of September. Downloads peaked in early September at around 580K, while active users fluctuated, peaking at over 8M mid-September before settling at 7.6M by the end of the quarter.

WhatsApp Messenger, developed by WhatsApp Inc., maintained a steady presence with weekly downloads reaching a high of 520K in mid-July. Its active user base remained robust, exceeding 52M towards the end of September, indicating strong user retention.

Facebook from Meta Platforms, Inc. experienced consistent weekly revenue, averaging around $2.3K throughout the quarter. Downloads saw a peak of 564K in early August, while active users climbed steadily, surpassing 29M by the end of September.

Messenger, also by Meta Platforms, Inc., showed stable weekly downloads, with numbers hovering around 120K in July before declining slightly in September. Active users saw a steady increase, reaching over 13.7M by the end of the quarter.

Zangi Private Messenger from Secret Phone, Inc. experienced a gradual rise in weekly revenue, peaking at $561 in late September. Downloads peaked at over 84K in early August, while active users grew steadily, reaching over 522K by the end of September.

These insights are based on data from Sensor Tower, where more detailed analytics and trends can be explored for further understanding of the social networking app landscape in Nigeria.