Top 5 Word Puzzle Games Performance in Africa, Q3 2024

In the third quarter of 2024, the word puzzle gaming landscape in Africa showcased interesting trends across popular titles. According to Sensor Tower data, the top five games exhibited varied patterns in downloads, revenue, and active users.

Wordscapes by PeopleFun, Inc. maintained a strong presence with weekly downloads peaking at about 48.9K in early July. Despite a gradual decrease towards the end of September, downloads remained robust. The game saw a notable surge in revenue, reaching approximately $2.5K in late August. Weekly active users remained relatively stable, hovering around 260K throughout the quarter.

Scrabble® GO - New Word Game from Scopely, Inc. recorded consistent weekly downloads, fluctuating between 10.2K and 12K. Revenue trends were steady, with a slight uptick to $1.5K in late September. The game maintained a stable weekly active user base, averaging around 67K to 72K.

NYT Games: Word, Number, Logic by The New York Times Company saw a modest download count, with weekly numbers generally below 2K. Revenue experienced a gradual rise, peaking at approximately $1.5K in late September. Active users remained steady, fluctuating slightly around 9.5K.

Word Collect Word Puzzle Games from Super Lucky Games LLC experienced a significant spike in downloads, reaching a high of 28.9K in early September. Revenue trends mirrored downloads, peaking at around $1.1K in early August. The game also saw an increase in active users, climbing to over 106K in early September.

Words With Friends Word Game by Zynga Inc. had a relatively stable download rate, with numbers ranging from 1.7K to 4.9K. Revenue showed a slight increase, hitting $1.1K in early August. Active users experienced a decline, decreasing from 34.8K in early July to 26.8K by the end of September.

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