Top 5 Communication Apps in Africa: Q3 2024 Performance on Unified Platform

In the third quarter of 2024, WhatsApp Messenger showcased a strong performance on the unified platform in Africa. Weekly downloads saw a peak of approximately 2.3M in early August, while weekly active users steadily rose from around 149.7M at the start of July to over 152M by the end of September. The app's weekly revenue remained stable, fluctuating between $5 and $8 throughout the quarter.

Telegram experienced a significant increase in weekly revenue, climbing from $16.8K in early July to nearly $38.6K by the end of September. Downloads peaked at about 1.3M in early September, with weekly active users rising slightly from approximately 27.5M to 27.7M over the same period.

WhatsApp Business saw a notable increase in revenue, starting from $166 in mid-July and reaching nearly $6.7K by the end of September. Downloads reached a high of about 986K in early August, with active users peaking at around 13.9M by the quarter's end.

Messenger maintained a steady user base, with active users hovering around 109M throughout the quarter. Downloads varied, starting at approximately 857K in early July and settling around 580K by the end of September. Revenue for Messenger was minimal, with sporadic increases early in the quarter.

Snapchat showed an upward trend in weekly revenue, reaching around $14.5K in mid-September. Downloads peaked at roughly 862K in early August, while active users climbed from 37.4M to over 38.2M by the end of September.

These insights, sourced from Sensor Tower, provide a glimpse into the dynamic landscape of communication apps in Africa. For more detailed analytics and trends, visit Sensor Tower's platform.