Top 5 Dating Apps Performance in South Africa Q2 2025

In the second quarter of 2025, the dating app landscape in South Africa saw significant activity across the top five applications, as revealed by Sensor Tower data.

Dating and Chat - iHappy experienced a steady weekly revenue, peaking at $12 in late April. Weekly downloads showed a noticeable increase mid-quarter, reaching around 16.6K by late May. Active users also saw growth, rising from 72.3K to approximately 77.1K by the end of June.

Tinder Dating App: Chat & Date maintained a strong revenue stream, with weekly earnings around $45K throughout the quarter. Downloads fluctuated, with a slight decline towards the end, ending at approximately 12.7K. The app's active user base saw a gradual decrease from 220.6K to 202.8K.

OmeTV – Video Chat Alternative had a varied revenue trend, closing the quarter at $1.3K. Downloads spiked towards quarter-end, reaching 17.1K. Active users increased steadily, ending at about 64.9K.

Poppo Live- Live Stream showed impressive revenue growth, with weekly earnings hitting $12.4K by the end of June. Downloads also saw a rise, peaking at 16.9K in late June. The app's active user count grew significantly, reaching 25.3K.

Badoo Dating App: Meet & Date experienced stable revenue, closing the quarter at $12.7K. Downloads remained consistent, with a slight dip to 6.4K in late June. Active users decreased from 91.6K to 56.9K over the period.

These insights provide a snapshot of the dynamic dating app market in South Africa. For more detailed analysis, visit Sensor Tower.