Top 5 Communication Apps in South Africa Q1 2024

In the first quarter of 2024, the top 5 communication apps in South Africa showcased varying trends in downloads, revenue, and active users. Here’s a closer look at their performance.

WhatsApp Messenger saw significant fluctuations in weekly downloads, starting at around 183K in early January and peaking at approximately 267K in mid-March. The app maintained a steady increase in active users, rising from 19.5M at the beginning of January to just over 20.6M by the end of March.

WhatsApp Business experienced a similar trend in downloads, beginning the quarter with roughly 77K and hitting a high of about 135K in mid-March. Active users also showed a consistent upward trend, growing from 818K in early January to over 919K by the end of March.

Opera Mini: Fast Web Browser maintained a relatively stable download rate, ranging from 48K to 76K throughout the quarter. Active users remained steady, fluctuating slightly but averaging around 950K to just over 1M.

Snapchat had a modest revenue performance, with weekly revenue peaking at $2.2K in late January. Downloads showed an upward trend, starting at around 70K in early January and reaching nearly 79K by mid-March. Active users hovered around 3.8M, with minor fluctuations throughout the quarter.

Messenger exhibited a steady increase in downloads, starting at approximately 51K in early January and surging to about 115K by the end of March. Active users consistently rose from 10.1M to just over 10.3M during the quarter. Revenue for Messenger was minimal, peaking at $247 in mid-February.

These insights are derived from Sensor Tower data. For more detailed analytics and trends, visit Sensor Tower.