Top 5 Social Networking Apps in Africa Q3 2024: Unified Platform Analysis

During the third quarter of 2024, the top social networking apps in Africa showed diverse performance trends across downloads, revenue, and active users. Data from Sensor Tower provides a comprehensive overview of these apps on a unified platform.

WhatsApp Messenger maintained a strong presence with weekly downloads peaking at approximately 2.3M in early August. The app's revenue remained stable, averaging around $6 to $7 weekly, while active users consistently increased from 149.7M to 152.2M by the end of September.

Telegram Messenger showed a notable rise in weekly revenue, starting from $16.8K and reaching $38.6K by the end of the quarter. Downloads also saw fluctuations, peaking at 1.3M in early September, with active user numbers slightly increasing from 27.5M to a peak of 27.8M mid-September.

Facebook experienced a steady growth in revenue, starting at $19.3K and reaching $28.2K by the end of September. The app saw weekly downloads fluctuate, reaching a high of 1.9M in early August. Active users increased throughout the quarter, with numbers rising from 161.7M to 168.5M.

Threads focused on expanding its user base with weekly downloads growing steadily from 311K to 430K. Active users also increased, starting at 4.9M and reaching 5.6M by the end of the quarter.

Messenger showed varying download trends, peaking at 857K in early July. Revenue was minimal, with brief increases in early July, and active users were consistently high, ending the quarter at nearly 109.9M.

These insights from Sensor Tower highlight the dynamic nature of social networking app usage in Africa, reflecting both the competitive landscape and user engagement trends in the region. For more detailed insights, visit Sensor Tower's platform.