Top 5 Travel and Local Apps in Africa: Q3 2024

In the third quarter of 2024, the top travel and local apps in Africa demonstrated varied performance trends, as reported by Sensor Tower. Booking.com: Hotels & Travel saw weekly downloads fluctuate, starting from around 62K in early July, peaking mid-month, and gradually declining to approximately 43K by the end of September. Active users for Booking.com hovered around 920K initially, experiencing a slight dip to about 868K towards the quarter's end.

Google Earth maintained a consistent download pattern, with a noticeable spike in early September reaching 55K. Active users showed a minor decline from 351K to around 319K over the same period, indicating stable engagement levels.

Airbnb downloads displayed moderate fluctuations, beginning at 32K and ending at approximately 34K in late September. Active users increased from 274K to 286K, highlighting a positive trend in user engagement throughout the quarter.

Google Maps experienced consistent download numbers, stabilizing around 82K by the end of September. Active user numbers remained robust, consistently exceeding 3M, with slight variations indicating sustained usage.

Lastly, TaxiF - A Better Way to Ride saw an increase in downloads from 18K to 21K by the quarter's end. Active users climbed from 74K to 90K, reflecting a growing user base.

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