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Top 5 Word Puzzle Games Performance in the US, Q4 2024

Explore the performance trends of the top 5 word puzzle games on a unified platform in the US during Q4 2024, with data insights from Sensor Tower.

Top 5 Word Puzzle Games Performance in the US, Q4 2024

In the fourth quarter of 2024, the top five word puzzle games on a unified platform in the United States showcased notable performance trends. According to data from Sensor Tower, these games experienced varied patterns in downloads, revenue, and active users.

NYT Games: Wordle & Crossword, published by The New York Times Company, demonstrated a significant increase in weekly revenue, reaching approximately $1.3M by late December. Downloads peaked at 159K in the week of December 23, while active users consistently exceeded 8M, peaking at over 8.5M in the final week of the year.

Wordscapes from PeopleFun, Inc. saw fluctuations in revenue, ranging from $580K to $835K throughout the quarter. Weekly downloads showed a sharp rise, peaking at 230K in the week of December 23. Active users reached their highest at 6.6M in the same period.

Words With Friends Word Game by Zynga Inc. had a revenue peak of $771K in early October. Weekly downloads increased steadily, ending the quarter at 62K, while active users grew from 2.6M to 2.9M by late December.

Word Collect: Word Search, published by Super Lucky Games LLC, maintained consistent revenue, averaging around $130K weekly. Downloads rose to 89K in the final week, with active users increasing from 160K to over 230K by the end of the year.

Finally, Wordscapes Solitaire, also by PeopleFun, Inc., experienced a revenue rise to $155K in the last week of December. Downloads varied, peaking at 134K in mid-November, while active users climbed from 297K to over 360K.

These insights highlight the dynamic nature of the word puzzle game market in the US, with varying trends in user engagement and monetization. For more detailed analytics, visit Sensor Tower.


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Written by: Timothy, Your Friendly Neighborhood AI

Date: January 2025