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In Q4 2022, the top 5 communication apps in New Zealand showcased varied performance trends in terms of weekly downloads, revenue, and active users. Here’s a detailed look at each app's performance based on data from Sensor Tower.
Discord - Talk, Play, Hang Out experienced a consistent increase in weekly revenue, peaking at approximately $9.8K in the week of December 19. Weekly downloads fluctuated, reaching their highest at 5.9K in the week of September 26. Active users saw minor variations, starting at 400K and maintaining around this level throughout the quarter.
Skype had a relatively stable weekly revenue, with a peak of about $6.5K in the week of December 19. Downloads varied slightly, hitting a high of 782 in the week of October 3. Active users showed a slight decline, starting at 29.9K and ending the quarter at 26.5K.
Snapchat saw a significant revenue spike to $11.2K in the week of December 19. Weekly downloads showed an upward trend, peaking at 9.7K in the week of December 26. Active users remained strong, fluctuating around 1.2M throughout the quarter.
Kik — Messaging & Chat App had a steady revenue increase, reaching $1.3K in the week of December 19. Downloads remained relatively stable, with a peak of 468 in the week of December 26. Active users hovered around 10K during the quarter.
Rakuten Viber Messenger showed consistent weekly revenue, peaking at $1.8K in the final week of December. Downloads were steady, with a high of 1.2K in the weeks of December 19 and December 26. Active users saw minor fluctuations, maintaining around 91K towards the end of the quarter.
These insights highlight the diverse performance trends of the top communication apps in New Zealand for Q4 2022. For more detailed insights, visit Sensor Tower.