We here at 42matters have identified the 13 most popular Social SDKs leveraged by Android apps available on the Android app market. These SDKs make it easy for developers to create apps that are integrated into larger social media landscapes. They include such functionalities as streamlined user login, app data and analytics, and various gaming features like leaderboards, in-app achievements, and more. This data is also available via our API and Explorer.
Our list is based on our analysis of the millions of mobile applications – and over 1,200 SDKs integrated into them – that constitute the vast inventory of the Google Play Store. The details contained herein are meant to provide app publishers seeking to build a scalable app with a list of the most trusted Social SDK options. Our list is also meant to help SDK publishers understand their biggest competitors, and offer market researchers a tantalizing glimpse into the sort of market insights our technology can provide.
1) Facebook
Out of all apps that use social SDKs 66% have Facebook integrated, covering 61% of app downloads in that sdk segment.
The Facebook SDK helps you connect with friends, family, and communities of people who share your interests.
APP SHARE
66%
TOTAL APPS
538.61k
APPLICATIONS
436.47k
GAMES
102.14k
DOWNLOAD SHARE
61%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
317.14b
APP DOWNLOADS
169.16b
GAME DOWNLOADS
147.99b
Browse all apps that have Facebook integrated with our App Market Explorer.
2) Google Play Game Services
Out of all apps that use social SDKs 19% have Google Play Game Services integrated, covering 32% of app downloads in that sdk segment.
The Google Play Games Services SDK provides cross-platform Google Play games services that lets you easily integrate popular gaming features such as achievements, leaderboards, and saved games in your tablet and mobile games.
APP SHARE
19%
TOTAL APPS
158.4k
APPLICATIONS
68.47k
GAMES
89.92k
DOWNLOAD SHARE
32%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
168.85b
APP DOWNLOADS
29.85b
GAME DOWNLOADS
139b
Browse all apps that have Google Play Game Services integrated with our App Market Explorer.
3) Fabric
Out of all apps that use social SDKs 15% have Fabric integrated, covering 6% of app downloads in that sdk segment.
Firebase is Google's mobile platform SDK that helps you quickly develop high-quality apps and grow your business.
APP SHARE
15%
TOTAL APPS
124.02k
APPLICATIONS
117.31k
GAMES
6.71k
DOWNLOAD SHARE
6%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
33.54b
APP DOWNLOADS
25.99b
GAME DOWNLOADS
7.55b
Browse all apps that have Fabric integrated with our App Market Explorer.
4) Pangle ByteDance TikTok UnionAD
Out of all apps that use social SDKs 5% have Pangle ByteDance TikTok UnionAD integrated, covering 24% of app downloads in that sdk segment.
TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. Their mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy.
APP SHARE
5%
TOTAL APPS
46.03k
APPLICATIONS
18.43k
GAMES
27.6k
DOWNLOAD SHARE
24%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
128.59b
APP DOWNLOADS
35.66b
GAME DOWNLOADS
92.93b
Browse all apps that have Pangle ByteDance TikTok UnionAD integrated with our App Market Explorer.
5) AppAuth by OpenID
Out of all apps that use social SDKs 5% have AppAuth by OpenID integrated, covering 8% of app downloads in that sdk segment.
AppAuth for Android is a client SDK for communicating with OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect providers. It strives to directly map the requests and responses of those specifications, while following the idiomatic style of the implementation language.
APP SHARE
5%
TOTAL APPS
43.49k
APPLICATIONS
42.41k
GAMES
1.07k
DOWNLOAD SHARE
8%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
44.68b
APP DOWNLOADS
43.95b
GAME DOWNLOADS
735.48m
Browse all apps that have AppAuth by OpenID integrated with our App Market Explorer.
6) Twitter Kit
Out of all apps that use social SDKs 5% have Twitter Kit integrated, covering 5% of app downloads in that sdk segment.
Twitter Kit is an SDK designed to make interacting with Twitter seamless and efficient.
APP SHARE
5%
TOTAL APPS
43.18k
APPLICATIONS
39.44k
GAMES
3.74k
DOWNLOAD SHARE
5%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
28.26b
APP DOWNLOADS
24.21b
GAME DOWNLOADS
4.05b
Browse all apps that have Twitter Kit integrated with our App Market Explorer.
7) Twitter4J
Out of all apps that use social SDKs 2% have Twitter4J integrated, covering 1% of app downloads in that sdk segment.
Twitter4J is an unofficial Java library for the Twitter API. With the Twitter4J SDK, you can easily integrate your Java application with the Twitter service.
APP SHARE
2%
TOTAL APPS
16.57k
APPLICATIONS
15.2k
GAMES
1.37k
DOWNLOAD SHARE
1%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
6.71b
APP DOWNLOADS
4.34b
GAME DOWNLOADS
2.37b
Browse all apps that have Twitter4J integrated with our App Market Explorer.
8) Login with Amazon LWA
Out of all apps that use social SDKs 1% have Login with Amazon LWA integrated, covering 2% of app downloads in that sdk segment.
Login with Amazon lets you protect your customer information by leveraging the user authentication system used by Amazon.com. Login with Amazon is based on OAuth 2.0, which has been broadly adopted for user authorized exchanges across sites.
APP SHARE
1%
TOTAL APPS
12.44k
APPLICATIONS
11.64k
GAMES
801
DOWNLOAD SHARE
2%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
11.78b
APP DOWNLOADS
8.79b
GAME DOWNLOADS
2.99b
Browse all apps that have Login with Amazon LWA integrated with our App Market Explorer.
9) WeChat by Tencent
Out of all apps that use social SDKs <1% have WeChat by Tencent integrated, covering 4% of app downloads in that sdk segment.
WeChat is multi-purpose messaging, social media, and mobile payment SDK.
APP SHARE
<1%
TOTAL APPS
7.04k
APPLICATIONS
6.19k
GAMES
849
DOWNLOAD SHARE
4%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
21.19b
APP DOWNLOADS
13.73b
GAME DOWNLOADS
7.46b
Browse all apps that have WeChat by Tencent integrated with our App Market Explorer.
10) Kakao API
Out of all apps that use social SDKs <1% have Kakao API integrated, covering <1% of app downloads in that sdk segment.
Kakao API is a multi-platform texting SDK that allows iPhone, Android, and BlackBerry apps to send and receive messages for free.
APP SHARE
<1%
TOTAL APPS
5.82k
APPLICATIONS
5.59k
GAMES
233
DOWNLOAD SHARE
<1%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
4.46b
APP DOWNLOADS
3.83b
GAME DOWNLOADS
626.18m
Browse all apps that have Kakao API integrated with our App Market Explorer.
11) Naver
Out of all apps that use social SDKs <1% have Naver integrated, covering <1% of app downloads in that sdk segment.
NAVER is a technology platform SDK that enables widespread access to advanced technologies.
APP SHARE
<1%
TOTAL APPS
4.87k
APPLICATIONS
4.27k
GAMES
597
DOWNLOAD SHARE
<1%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
3.86b
APP DOWNLOADS
3.07b
GAME DOWNLOADS
792.23m
Browse all apps that have Naver integrated with our App Market Explorer.
12) Facebook Account Kit (deprecated)
Out of all apps that use social SDKs <1% have Facebook Account Kit (deprecated) integrated, covering <1% of app downloads in that sdk segment.
Facebook Account Kit was an SDK that developers could integrate into their apps to allow users to log in with an email address or phone number. It is now deprecated.
APP SHARE
<1%
TOTAL APPS
3.02k
APPLICATIONS
2.96k
GAMES
57
DOWNLOAD SHARE
<1%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
3.23b
APP DOWNLOADS
3.06b
GAME DOWNLOADS
175.74m
Browse all apps that have Facebook Account Kit (deprecated) integrated with our App Market Explorer.
13) VK VKontakte
Out of all apps that use social SDKs <1% have VK VKontakte integrated, covering 1% of app downloads in that sdk segment.
VK VKontakte is an SDK that enables apps to integrate with VK, the largest European social network with more than a 100 million active users, to help you build engaging social apps and get more installs.
APP SHARE
<1%
TOTAL APPS
2.48k
APPLICATIONS
2.11k
GAMES
376
DOWNLOAD SHARE
1%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
7.96b
APP DOWNLOADS
4.43b
GAME DOWNLOADS
3.53b
Browse all apps that have VK VKontakte integrated with our App Market Explorer.
Where does the data come from?
We at 42matters scan millions of iOS and Android applications upon their release and as they are updated. We maintain an always up-to-date list of SDKs installed in each application. The download numbers represent estimates. The data collected can be used to compare the distribution of SDKs by category (find the full list of SDKs per category here), and in this way provide a more rigorous understanding of the SDK market share within the broader mobile application landscape. Contact us if you want to learn more.
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