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In Q3 2023, the top 5 word puzzle games on a unified platform in Africa exhibited varied performance metrics, reflecting their popularity and engagement levels among users. Here’s a closer look at how these games fared:
Wordscapes from PeopleFun, Inc. saw a notable increase in weekly revenue, peaking at around $2K in early September. The app's weekly downloads experienced a downward trend, starting from approximately 17.4K in late June to about 9.5K by the end of September. Active users also showed a gradual decline from 121.8K to 101.7K over the quarter.
Scrabble® GO - New Word Game by Scopely, Inc. maintained a steady performance with weekly revenue fluctuating around $1K, peaking at $1.3K in late September. Weekly downloads remained relatively stable, averaging around 15K to 16K, with a slight drop towards the end of the quarter. The number of active users hovered around 70K to 75K throughout the period.
Words of Wonders: Crossword from Fugo displayed a positive trend in weekly revenue, reaching nearly $1K by the end of September. Downloads saw a surge in early September, hitting over 37K, before settling at around 25K by the end of the month. Active users showed consistent engagement, averaging around 160K to 170K.
Words With Friends 2 Word Game by Zynga Inc. experienced moderate fluctuations in weekly revenue, peaking at $933 in early September. The app's downloads ranged from 5.4K to 7.4K throughout the quarter. Active users remained relatively stable, averaging around 52K to 60K.
Wordgrams - Crossword & Puzzle by FunCraft, Inc. had a significant increase in weekly revenue, peaking at $751 in late August. Downloads showed a noticeable spike in mid-August, reaching 3.7K before dropping to around 870 by the end of September. Active users also saw an upward trend, peaking at over 5K in late August.
These insights, provided by Sensor Tower, highlight the dynamic nature of the word puzzle game market in Africa. For more detailed analytics and trends, visit Sensor Tower.