Published 14:55 IST, October 29th 2019
WhatsApp beats TikTok, gains the most number of downloads in Q3 2019
WhatsApp beat TikTok to become the most-downloaded app worldwide in Q3 2019, according to analytics firm Sensor Tower. Here is everything you need to know.
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WhatsApp beat TikTok to become most-downloed app worldwide in Q3 2019, according to analytics firm Sensor Tower. facebook-owned instant messaging app received around 184 million installs in stipulated period. TikTok came second with around 176 million app installs, followed by Messenger, Facebook and Instagram.
WhatsApp secures top spot
As far as Google Play rankings are concerned, WhatsApp was most downloed app worldwide in Q3 2019 with over 156 million installs, followed by Messenger, TikTok, Facebook, and Likee. WhatsApp, Messenger, TikTok, and Facebook received more than 120 million Google Play installs each in Q3 2019. Likee app received 80 million installs. Meanwhile, online shopping app Club Factory me it to Google Play's list of top 20 apps for first time. Club Factory also led India's Top Free chart, primarily due to its Diwali sale.
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TikTok bounces back
In Q3 2019, TikTok bounced back 13 per cent after two consecutive declining quarters and became second most downloed app worldwide. TikTok was most downloed app globally on Apple App Store with around 37 million installs. Following TikTok were YouTube, Instagram, WhatsApp and Google Maps. As far as App Store rankings are concerned, TikTok h lost its top spot to YouTube in Q2 2019. However, TikTok mand to beat YouTube and regain its top spot in third quarter. Netflix saw a 23 per cent increase and to re-entered top 10 last quarter.
Top 20 apps worldwide in Q3 2019 (Overall)
- TikTok
- Messenger
- FaceApp
- Likee
- SHAREit
- YouTube
- Snapchat
- UC Browser
- Netflix
- Spotify
- Wish
- PicsArt
- YouTube Music
- Uber
- VMate
- Amazon
- Telegram
Top 20 apps worldwide in Q3 2019 (App Store)
- TikTok
- YouTube
- Google Maps
- PinDuoDuo
- Messenger
- Netflix
- Gmail
- FaceApp
- Spotify
- Google Chrome
- Snapchat
- Xigua Video
- Toutiao
- Wish
- iQIYI
- Amazon
Top 20 apps worldwide in Q3 2019 (Google Play)
- Messenger
- TikTok
- Likee
- SHAREit
- FaceApp
- Snapchat
- UC Browser
- Spotify
- VMate
- Wish
- Helo
- YouTube
- Netflix
- HAGO
- PicsArt
- MX Player
- Club Factory
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14:24 IST, October 29th 2019