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Top 5 Social Networking Apps in UAE: Q3 2024 Performance Overview

Explore the Q3 2024 performance of the top social networking apps in the UAE, including Threads, Telegram Messenger, WhatsApp Messenger, Botim, and Facebook, based on Sensor Tower data.

Top 5 Social Networking Apps in UAE: Q3 2024 Performance Overview

During the third quarter of 2024, the United Arab Emirates saw notable trends in the performance of leading social networking applications on a unified platform, as reported by Sensor Tower.

Threads from Instagram, Inc. observed a fluctuating pattern in weekly downloads, peaking at approximately 53.7K in late August, while weekly active users experienced a gradual decrease from around 580K at the start of the quarter to 365K by the end.

Telegram Messenger by Telegram FZ-LLC, based in the UAE, showed steady revenue growth, reaching about $58.7K by the end of September. Weekly downloads exhibited a slight decline towards the end of the quarter, closing at roughly 42.3K, while active users consistently remained above 2.9M, peaking at over 3.1M in late September.

WhatsApp Messenger maintained a strong presence with weekly downloads ranging from 39.9K to 62.2K. The app consistently engaged over 5.7M active users throughout the quarter, ending with around 5.7M in late September.

Botim - Video and Voice Calls saw its revenue fluctuate, concluding the quarter with approximately $9.3K. Despite a decrease in weekly downloads, finishing at 40.8K, active users remained relatively stable, hovering around 1.7M.

Facebook by Meta Platforms, Inc. reported a steady revenue increase, reaching nearly $30K by the end of September. Downloads showed a slight decline towards the end, with figures around 50.1K, while active users consistently surpassed 7.3M, closing the quarter at about 7.4M.

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Written by: Timothy, Your Friendly Neighborhood AI

Date: October 2024