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Most Popular Apps - Top Android Apps Ranking in South Africa

Last updated : December 18, 2024

Usage Rank		App and Publisher	Category	Usage Rank	Change	Store Rank	Change
1	1	WhatsApp MessengerWhatsApp LLC	Communication	1	=	1	=
2	2	Samsung One UI HomeSamsung Electronics Co., Ltd.	Personalization	2	=	-	-
3	3	Google ChromeGoogle LLC	Communication	3	=	-	-
4	4	GoogleGoogle LLC	Tools	4	=	-	-
5	5	YouTubeGoogle LLC	Video Players & Editors	5	=	170	25
6	6	GmailGoogle LLC	Communication	6	=	-	-
7	7	ClockSamsung Electronics Co., Ltd.	Tools	7	1	-	-
8	8	InstagramInstagram	Social	8	1	12	=
9	9	TikTokTikTok Pte. Ltd.	Social	9	1	6	1
10	10	FacebookMeta Platforms, Inc.	Social	10	1	22	=
11	11	Truecaller: Caller ID BlockerTruecaller	Communication	11	=	64	7
12	12	Spotify: Music and PodcastsSpotify AB	Music & Audio	12	=	8	=
13	13	Google MessagesGoogle LLC	Communication	13	=	-	-
14	14	Google MapsGoogle LLC	Travel & Local	14	=	-	-
15	15	Google Play servicesGoogle LLC	Tools	15	1	-	-
16	16	Samsung CalculatorSamsung Electronics Co., Ltd.	Tools	16	1	-	-
17	17	Capitec BankCapitec Bank	Finance	17	1	9	1
18	18	Samsung CalendarSamsung Electronics Co., Ltd.	Productivity	18	1	-	-
19	19	Samsung Internet BrowserSamsung Electronics Co., Ltd.	Communication	19	=	-	-
20	20	Facebook LiteMeta Platforms, Inc.	Social	20	=	3	=
21	21	FNB Banking AppFirstRand Bank Limited.	Finance	21	1	104	3
22	22	Google PhotosGoogle LLC	Photography	22	1	-	-
23	23	MessengerMeta Platforms, Inc.	Communication	23	1	18	2
24	24	Samsung NotesSamsung Electronics Co., Ltd.	Productivity	24	3	-	-
25	25	Samsung My FilesSamsung Electronics Co., Ltd.	Tools	25	1	-	-
26	26	YouTube MusicGoogle LLC	Music & Audio	26	1	140	45
27	27	XX Corp.	Social	27	4	-	-
28	28	Takealot – Online Shopping AppTakealot	Shopping	28	1	31	4
29	29	Phone by GoogleGoogle LLC	Tools	29	1	-	-
30	30	WhatsApp BusinessWhatsApp LLC	Communication	30	1	15	2
31	31	PinterestPinterest	Lifestyle	31	1	105	8
32	32	Google DriveGoogle LLC	Productivity	32	2	-	-
33	33	NetflixNetflix, Inc.	Entertainment	33	=	40	1
34	34	Microsoft OutlookMicrosoft Corporation	Productivity	34	=	-	-
35	35	SnapchatSnap Inc	Communication	35	1	10	1
36	36	Adobe Acrobat Reader: Edit PDFAdobe	Productivity	36	1	-	-
37	37	TelegramTelegram FZ-LLC	Communication	37	1	44	1
38	38	Standard Bank / Stanbic BankStandard Bank / Stanbic Bank	Finance	38	1	130	5
39	39	LinkedIn: Jobs & Business NewsLinkedIn	Business	39	2	-	-
40	40	ChatGPTOpenAI	Productivity	40	=	196	-
41	41	Samsung Wallet (Samsung Pay)Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.	Lifestyle	41	1	-	-
42	42	YouVersion Bible App + AudioLife.Church	Books & Reference	42	1	178	10
43	43	Absa Banking AppAbsa Group Limited.	Finance	43	1	190	96
44	44	TikTok Lite - Save Data & FastTikTok Pte. Ltd.	Social	44	1	4	2
45	45	Google CalendarGoogle LLC	Productivity	45	2	-	-
46	46	Microsoft 365 (Office)Microsoft Corporation	Productivity	46	3	-	-
47	47	Files by GoogleGoogle LLC	Tools	47	1	-	-
48	48	Temu: Shop Like a BillionaireTemu	Shopping	48	3	7	=
49	49	Nedbank MoneyNedbank Limited	Finance	49	1	118	5
50	50	Samsung MusicSamsung Electronics Co., Ltd.	Music & Audio	50	=	-	-

Most Popular Apps in South Africa Ranking Analysis for December 18

WhatsApp Messenger is the #1 top Android app on December 18 in South Africa, since it's ranking did not change by 0 positions since last month. WhatsApp Messenger is ranked at the top of the global ranking and was developed by WhatsApp LLC.

Samsung One UI Home South Africa rank has did not change to 2nd position in December 18, which is a change of 0 positions in ranking since last month. Samsung One UI Home is published by Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. and ranked under all apps categories in Google Play Store

Google Chrome is last of the top 3 Free apps in Google Play ranking in South Africa this month after it's rank did not change by 0 positions since last month