Top Social Networking Apps in Saudi Arabia: Q4 2024

In the fourth quarter of 2024, the social networking landscape in Saudi Arabia saw varied performance across the top five applications on a unified platform, according to data from Sensor Tower.

Threads by Instagram, Inc. demonstrated dynamic user engagement. Weekly downloads fluctuated, peaking at about 101K in early October and ending the year with approximately 85K. Active users steadily increased, beginning with 1.8M and reaching over 2.5M by the end of December.

Telegram Messenger from Telegram FZ-LLC experienced a consistent revenue stream, closing the quarter with around $69K in weekly revenue. Downloads varied, starting at 120K and settling at 113K. The app maintained a strong active user base, though it saw a slight decline from 20M to 18.2M users.

WhatsApp Messenger showed notable growth in downloads, jumping from approximately 94K to 153K by the end of December. Active users remained steady, with a slight decrease from 29.5M to 29.2M.

Facebook by Meta Platforms, Inc. saw a stable increase in both revenue and user engagement. Weekly revenue hovered around $38K, and downloads escalated from 116K to 144K. Active users increased from 13.4M to 14.3M by quarter’s end.

Bubbl Widget had a significant download drop, starting at 152K and decreasing to 1.2K by year-end.

These insights reveal the dynamic nature of social networking apps in Saudi Arabia, with variations in downloads, revenue, and user engagement. For more detailed analytics, visit Sensor Tower.