Top 5 Social Networking Apps on iOS in the Middle East: Q3 2024 Performance

In the third quarter of 2024, the social networking app landscape on the iOS platform in the Middle East displayed noteworthy trends. Let's delve into the performance of the top five apps during this period.

Threads, published by Instagram, Inc., exhibited a strong upward trajectory in weekly downloads. Starting with approximately 79K downloads at the beginning of July, the app saw a consistent increase, peaking at nearly 136K by the end of September. This growth also reflected in its weekly active users, which rose from around 910K to 886K over the quarter.

Telegram Messenger, from Telegram FZ-LLC, maintained a robust presence with weekly downloads hovering around the 90K mark, reaching over 102K in late August. Its weekly active users consistently surpassed 6M, demonstrating steady user engagement throughout the quarter. Revenue trends also showed a positive movement, with earnings increasing from about $66K to over $110K by the quarter's end.

WhatsApp Messenger showed a stable performance in terms of active users, maintaining a consistent user base of over 9M weekly. Downloads fluctuated slightly, starting at around 92K and concluding the quarter at nearly 87K.

Facebook, operated by Meta Platforms, Inc., reported steady weekly active users, averaging around 8.7M. Weekly download numbers varied, peaking at approximately 60K in mid-July before settling around 49K by the end of September. Revenue displayed a gradual increase, reaching about $34K by the quarter's close.

Lastly, Google Meet experienced gradual growth in downloads, rising from 37K to over 45K by the end of September. Active users remained stable, fluctuating slightly around the 640K mark.

These insights from Sensor Tower highlight the dynamic nature of user engagement and app performance in the Middle East's iOS social networking sector during Q3 2024. For deeper analysis and more detailed data, further insights are available at Sensor Tower.