Top Social Android Apps Ranking in South Africa

See the full list of South Africa Android Social apps for January 31, and read the full analysis below

Last updated : January 31, 2026

Usage Rank		App and Publisher	Category	Usage Rank	Change
1	1	TikTok - Videos, Shop & LIVETikTok Pte. Ltd.	Social	1	=
2	2	InstagramInstagram	Social	2	=
3	3	FacebookMeta Platforms, Inc.	Social	3	=
4	4	Facebook LiteMeta Platforms, Inc.	Social	4	=
5	5	TikTok Lite - Save Data & FastTikTok Pte. Ltd.	Social	5	=
6	6	ThreadsInstagram	Social	6	=
7	7	Redditreddit Inc.	Social	7	=
8	8	Instagram LiteInstagram	Social	8	=
9	9	Status Saver - Video SaverSave Status, Video & Image Downloader	Social	9	=
10	10	NGL: ask me anythingNGL App	Social	10	1
11	11	Grindr - Gay Dating & ChatGrindr LLC	Social	11	1
12	12	Locket WidgetLocket Labs, Inc.	Social	12	1
13	13	Pi NetworkSocialChain	Social	13	2
14	14	Telegram XTelegram FZ-LLC	Social	14	2
15	15	LetterboxdLetterboxd Limited	Social	15	1
16	16	Meta AI - Vibes & AI GlassesMeta Platforms, Inc.	Social	16	2
17	17	Widgetable: Besties & CouplesHappeny Technology Pte. Ltd.	Social	17	=
18	18	BeReal. Your friends for real.VOODOO	Social	18	1
19	19	Tumblr Social Media & Art BlogTumblr, Inc	Social	19	5
20	20	Status Saver: Video DownloaderBlueLine. Tech	Social	20	=
21	21	Skoolskool.com	Social	21	1
22	22	BlueskyBluesky PBLLC	Social	22	1
23	23	Friends – Raise AI CompanionsSLAY GmbH	Social	23	1
24	24	VK: music, video, messengerVKL	Social	24	3
25	25	HoYoLABCOGNOSPHERE PTE. LTD.	Social	25	1
26	26	Bigo Live - Live Streaming AppBigo Technology Pte. Ltd.	Social	26	3
27	27	ShareChat Trends Videos & LiveShareChat	Social	27	2
28	28	UpScrolledUpScrolled	Social	28	3
29	29	Weverse: Connect with ArtistsWEVERSE COMPANY Inc.	Social	29	2
30	30	Video downloader - Story SaverVideo Downloader Story Saver	Social	30	3
31	31	Tigo-Live Video Chat&MoreTigo Live Team	Social	31	1
32	32	Chatta-Live Match New FriendsMETAZ TECHNOLOGY PTE. LTD.	Social	32	=
33	33	W-Match: Video Dating & ChatWaplog Dating Apps	Social	33	1
34	34	Chamet - Live Chat & PartyChamet Team	Social	34	6
35	35	Status Saver: Video SaverTrusted Tools & Utilities Apps	Social	35	=
36	36	Safari OutdoorSAFARI OUTDOOR (Pty) Ltd.	Social	36	2
37	37	Tango: Live Stream, Video ChatTango	Social	37	1
38	38	FluffyChatFamedly GmbH	Social	38	1
39	39	Likee - Short Video CommunityLikeme Pte. Ltd.	Social	39	3
40	40	PI.FYI by Perfectly ImperfectPerfectly Imperfect	Social	40	=
41	41	bubble for JYPnationDear U Co., Ltd.	Social	41	=
42	42	Truth SocialT Media Tech LLC	Social	42	3
43	43	Free Basics by FacebookMeta Platforms, Inc.	Social	43	3
44	44	Beer Buddy - Drink with me!BeerBuddy	Social	44	1
45	45	TCCCTG JSC	Social	45	1
46	46	Socialist \| Get Fast FollowersSocialist App	Social	46	1
47	47	Linktree: Link in bio creatorLinktree	Social	47	39
48	48	Meetup: Social Events & GroupsMeetup	Social	48	6
49	49	Wink - Friends & Dating App9 Count	Social	49	9
50	50	Omega - Live video call & chatOmega Tech.	Social	50	28

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Most Popular Social Apps in South Africa: Ranking Analysis for January 31

TikTok - Videos, Shop & LIVE is the top Social Android app on January 31 in South Africa, since it's ranking did not change by 0 positions since last month. TikTok - Videos, Shop & LIVE is ranked in the Social apps category, and was developed by TikTok Pte. Ltd..

Instagram South Africa rank has did not change to 2nd position in January 31, which is a change of 0 positions in global ranking since last month. Instagram is published by Instagram and ranked under the Social apps category in Google Play Store

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