Top 5 iOS Social Networking Apps in the US: Q4 2024 Performance

In the fourth quarter of 2024, the top five social networking apps on the iOS platform in the United States showed varied performance trends, as reported by Sensor Tower.

Threads maintained a strong presence with its weekly downloads peaking at around 964K in early October, before experiencing a gradual decline towards the end of the quarter, closing at approximately 533K. The app's weekly active users showed an overall upward trend, beginning at about 25.3M and climbing to 28.6M by the end of December.

For WhatsApp Messenger, weekly downloads remained relatively stable, starting at 366K and slightly dropping to 319K by the end of the quarter. Active user numbers hovered around 59M, showing minor fluctuations throughout the quarter.

Facebook experienced a steady revenue flow, starting at $804K and settling at $617K by the end of December. Downloads remained steady, with minor increases and decreases, starting at 322K and ending at 304K. Active users were stable, averaging around 102M.

Telegram Messenger saw a notable increase in revenue, starting at $318K and reaching $508K by the end of the year. Downloads showed a slight decline overall, with numbers beginning at 293K and ending at 261K. Active user numbers fluctuated, with a peak at 24M in early November.

Bluesky Social had a significant surge in weekly downloads, reaching a peak of 888K in mid-November before declining to 67K by the end of the quarter. Active users followed a similar trend, starting at 229K and peaking at nearly 3M in late November, before settling around 2.1M.

These insights into app performance for Q4 2024 provide a snapshot of user engagement and market trends. For more detailed analysis, Sensor Tower offers comprehensive insights into app performance data.