Zona de Azar USA – TikTok Topped the Charts for App Downloads Globally on Christmas Day

USA.- December 28, 2021 www.zonadeazar.com App Annie, the mobile data and analytics company helping brands and publishers create winning experiences on mobile today announced that globally, TikTok topped the daily downloads chart across iOS and Google Play worldwide for apps on Christmas Day. Telegram ranked #7 as consumers continue to prioritize encrypted messaging services along with strong network effects from a growing user base.

Downloads | Top Apps & Games Christmas Day 2021

Shopee ranked #8, the highest ranking shopping app worldwide, driven by strong uptake in India, LATAM and Southeast Asia. Spotify ranked #9 globally for downloads. The music streaming app likely received a boost in demand from its end of year ‘wrapped’ campaign that has been widely shared on social media.

In terms of games, Brain Story: Tricky Puzzle by Onesoft ranked #1 following a version released on Dec 21, 2021 shortly following the app store launch. Poppy Rope Game, an Open World Action game by Zego Studio ranked #2 and Rocket League Sideswipe by Psyonix (Epic Games) ranked #3 — a race car soccer game popularized on PC and console, this is the latest example of a gaming title successfully migrating to mobile.

In the US, Oculus was #1 by downloads on Christmas Day as Americans unwrapped new Oculus Virtual Reality (VR) headsets under the tree. This builds off the growing trend for metaverses and immersive experiences. YouTube was the #2 app by downloads, followed by TikTok, then Snapchat – showcasing the power of short-form video and engaging user-generated content.

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