AI Insights · Timothy · October 2025
Top 5 Social Apps on Android in South Africa - Q3 2025
Explore the performance trends of the top social apps on Android in South Africa during Q3 2025, including download rates, revenue, and active users.
In the third quarter of 2025, the social app landscape on the Android platform in South Africa showed interesting trends. According to Sensor Tower, the following apps stood out in terms of weekly downloads, revenue, and active users.
TikTok - Videos, Shop & LIVE demonstrated a robust performance in Q3. The app's weekly revenue saw a consistent increase, reaching approximately $154K by the end of September. Weekly downloads experienced a resurgence towards the end of the quarter, climbing to about 89K, while active users fluctuated slightly but stayed above 14M.
Facebook from Meta Platforms, Inc. maintained a steady presence. Revenue increased to around $23K by the end of September. Downloads peaked at 77K at the start of July and remained strong, while active users grew to over 8.8M, showing a positive trend throughout the quarter.
Poppo Live- Live Stream saw modest revenue gains, with a peak of $13.8K in late September. Downloads varied, reaching close to 12K at the beginning of the quarter. Active users hovered around 20K, peaking at nearly 24K in August.
Instagram experienced gradual revenue growth, with a slight peak at $9.3K in late September. Downloads reached a high of 65K towards the end of the quarter, while active users remained relatively stable, ending the quarter at approximately 6.3M.
Grindr - Gay Dating & Chat showed a steady increase in revenue, peaking at $6.3K. Downloads were modest, with a slight increase towards the end of the quarter. Active users saw a slight decline, ending at approximately 13.9K.
These trends provide a snapshot of the dynamic social app market in South Africa. For more detailed insights and data, visit Sensor Tower.
