Top 5 Travel and Local Apps in Australia: Q3 2024 Performance

In the third quarter of 2024, the travel and local app sector in Australia saw significant activity across leading applications. According to Sensor Tower's data, these top apps demonstrated varied trends in downloads and active users.

Booking.com: Hotels & Travel experienced a steady climb in weekly downloads, starting at 26.2K in early July and reaching a peak of 30.1K by mid-September. However, the app's weekly active users saw a gradual decline from approximately 680K to 588K over the quarter.

EasyPark - Parking made easy maintained a consistent performance in downloads, with a notable increase to 29K in the final week of September. Active users showed an overall upward trend, beginning at 62.7K and rising to 71.6K by the end of the quarter.

Airbnb saw a steady increase in downloads, peaking at 22.1K at the end of September. The app's active user base also grew significantly, from 290K to a robust 345K, indicating strong engagement throughout the quarter.

For Virgin Australia, downloads saw a rise from 18K in July to 20.8K by the close of September. Active users mirrored this growth, increasing from 53K to over 60.5K, showcasing a positive reception from users.

Lastly, Qantas Airways experienced a steady increase in downloads, beginning at 15.8K and reaching 18.5K by the end of September. The app's active user numbers also grew, maintaining a strong base that rose from 95.5K to 103.8K over the quarter.

These insights from Sensor Tower underline the dynamic nature of Australia's travel and local app market during Q3 2024. For more detailed analytics and further insights, visit Sensor Tower's platform.