Top Communication Apps in South America Q4 2024

In the final quarter of 2024, the top communication apps in South America showcased varied performance trends across downloads, revenue, and active users, according to Sensor Tower data.

WhatsApp Messenger maintained impressive weekly downloads, peaking at about 1.48M in the week of December 23. The app's weekly active users remained stable, hovering around 325M throughout the quarter, while weekly revenue fluctuated slightly, ending the quarter at approximately $6.

For WhatsApp Business, weekly revenue showed a strengthening trend, reaching around $77.9K in early December. Downloads varied, with a notable dip to 589K in the week of December 23, and active users displayed a decline towards the end of the quarter, closing with around 80.6M.

Telegram experienced consistent weekly downloads, peaking at 778K in mid-November. Revenue reached its highest at approximately $88.4K in late November, while active users remained strong, peaking at 91.4M at the end of November.

Messenger saw a rise in weekly downloads, achieving a high of 611K in early December. Active users increased steadily, ending the quarter at 84.4M. Revenue trends showed variability, with a peak of $73 in mid-November.

Lastly, Snapchat had an upward trend in downloads, reaching 532K in the week of December 23. The app’s active users also grew, peaking at 17.2M in late December, while revenue increased towards the end of the quarter, closing at approximately $6.4K.

These insights provide a snapshot of the dynamic communication app landscape in South America, with more detailed analytics available at Sensor Tower.