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AI Insights · Timothy · October 2024
Top 5 Communication Apps on Android in Bulgaria Q3 2024
In Q3 2024, Bulgaria's Android users showed varying engagement with top communication apps, including [Messenger](https://app.sensortower.com/overview/com.facebook.orca?country=US) and [WhatsApp Messenger](https://app.sensortower.com/overview/com.whatsapp?country=US), as observed through download and active user trends.
In the third quarter of 2024, Bulgaria's Android market for communication apps saw interesting trends across the top five applications. This analysis, based on data from Sensor Tower, provides insights into the performance of these apps, focusing on weekly downloads, revenue, and active users.
Messenger from Meta Platforms, Inc. had a dynamic quarter. Weekly downloads fluctuated, peaking at around 20.8K at the beginning of July, before stabilizing at approximately 11.5K by the end of September. Revenue for Messenger saw notable spikes, reaching a high of about $39 by the quarter's end. Active users hovered around 1.3M, showing slight variations throughout the quarter.
WhatsApp Messenger maintained a consistent presence in Bulgaria with weekly downloads ranging from 12.4K at the start of July to about 8.8K by the end of September. Active users began the quarter at around 1M, peaking at 1.1M mid-quarter, before declining to approximately 863K by the end.
Rakuten Viber Messenger exhibited a steady increase in revenue, closing the quarter with revenue close to $1.2K. Downloads showed a downward trend, starting at about 11.3K and ending at 7.7K. Active users, however, grew from 1.2M to nearly 1.2M by the quarter's end, indicating strong user engagement.
Telegram experienced a gradual increase in revenue, peaking at $1.1K in late August. Downloads remained relatively stable, with a notable peak of 9.3K in late August. Its active user base fluctuated slightly around 250K throughout the quarter.
Lastly, Snapchat presented a consistent performance. Revenue remained modest, hovering around $250. Downloads saw a peak of 8.3K in mid-August before declining to 5.8K by the end of September. The active user count remained stable, ending the quarter with approximately 537K users.
These insights, sourced from Sensor Tower, highlight the diverse performance of communication apps in Bulgaria. For more detailed analytics, further information is available on Sensor Tower’s platform.
