Top 5 Communication Apps in Europe Q1 2024

In the first quarter of 2024, communication apps continued to dominate the European market. The top 5 apps—WhatsApp Messenger, Telegram, Messenger, Snapchat, and Discord - Talk, Play, Hang Out—showed varying trends in downloads, revenue, and active users. Here’s a closer look at their performance.

WhatsApp Messenger saw consistent weekly revenue, averaging around $140, with a slight dip to $125 in early March. Weekly downloads fluctuated, peaking at 1.9M in early January and then stabilizing around 1.6M by the end of March. The app maintained a robust user base, with weekly active users increasing from around 438M to 446M by the end of the quarter.

Telegram demonstrated strong revenue performance with notable peaks, including $1.1M in mid-February. Downloads remained relatively stable, averaging about 1.6M per week. Weekly active users saw a slight rise from 152M to 155M over the quarter.

Messenger experienced steady weekly revenue, hovering around $8K. Downloads showed a significant spike in late February, reaching over 1.6M, while active users slightly declined from 169M to 164M by the end of March, despite a mid-quarter increase.

Snapchat had a strong revenue presence, peaking at approximately $1.2M at the end of March. Downloads varied, with a high of 957K at the start of January and a low of 736K in mid-March. Active users saw a moderate increase from 116M to 116.6M throughout the quarter.

Discord - Talk, Play, Hang Out showed consistent weekly revenue, averaging around $460K, with a notable increase to $534K in late February. Downloads remained steady, fluctuating between 490K and 630K. Weekly active users increased slightly from 45.8M to 46.8M over the quarter.

These trends highlight the dynamic nature of the communication app market in Europe. For more detailed insights, visit Sensor Tower.