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 63% have Facebook integrated, covering 69% 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
63%
TOTAL APPS
470.59k
APPLICATIONS
391.07k
GAMES
79.52k
DOWNLOAD SHARE
69%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
286.94b
APP DOWNLOADS
161.26b
GAME DOWNLOADS
125.67b
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 22% have Google Play Game Services integrated, covering 36% 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
22%
TOTAL APPS
164.72k
APPLICATIONS
80.12k
GAMES
84.6k
DOWNLOAD SHARE
36%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
151.34b
APP DOWNLOADS
29.89b
GAME DOWNLOADS
121.45b
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 22% have Fabric integrated, covering 10% 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
22%
TOTAL APPS
163.67k
APPLICATIONS
154.84k
GAMES
8.84k
DOWNLOAD SHARE
10%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
41.51b
APP DOWNLOADS
29.5b
GAME DOWNLOADS
12.01b
Browse all apps that have Fabric integrated with our App Market Explorer.
4) Twitter Kit
Out of all apps that use social SDKs 6% have Twitter Kit integrated, covering 6% of app downloads in that sdk segment.
Twitter Kit is an SDK designed to make interacting with Twitter seamless and efficient.
APP SHARE
6%
TOTAL APPS
45.82k
APPLICATIONS
42.1k
GAMES
3.72k
DOWNLOAD SHARE
6%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
27.17b
APP DOWNLOADS
22.58b
GAME DOWNLOADS
4.59b
Browse all apps that have Twitter Kit 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 2% 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
40.55k
APPLICATIONS
39.59k
GAMES
958
DOWNLOAD SHARE
2%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
10.3b
APP DOWNLOADS
10.01b
GAME DOWNLOADS
292.84m
Browse all apps that have AppAuth by OpenID integrated with our App Market Explorer.
6) ByteDance TikTok UnionAD
Out of all apps that use social SDKs 2% have ByteDance TikTok UnionAD integrated, covering 15% 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
2%
TOTAL APPS
16.81k
APPLICATIONS
4.5k
GAMES
12.31k
DOWNLOAD SHARE
15%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
62.36b
APP DOWNLOADS
16.56b
GAME DOWNLOADS
45.8b
Browse all apps that have ByteDance TikTok UnionAD integrated with our App Market Explorer.
7) 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
11.77k
APPLICATIONS
10.92k
GAMES
841
DOWNLOAD SHARE
2%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
9.19b
APP DOWNLOADS
5.77b
GAME DOWNLOADS
3.42b
Browse all apps that have Login with Amazon LWA integrated with our App Market Explorer.
8) 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
6.93k
APPLICATIONS
6.7k
GAMES
235
DOWNLOAD SHARE
1%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
7.64b
APP DOWNLOADS
6.73b
GAME DOWNLOADS
910.41m
Browse all apps that have Kakao API 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
6.05k
APPLICATIONS
5.27k
GAMES
787
DOWNLOAD SHARE
4%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
17.19b
APP DOWNLOADS
10.98b
GAME DOWNLOADS
6.21b
Browse all apps that have WeChat by Tencent integrated with our App Market Explorer.
10) 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
4.18k
APPLICATIONS
3.66k
GAMES
515
DOWNLOAD SHARE
<1%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
4.06b
APP DOWNLOADS
3.28b
GAME DOWNLOADS
775.38m
Browse all apps that have Naver integrated with our App Market Explorer.
11) 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
4.16k
APPLICATIONS
4.07k
GAMES
94
DOWNLOAD SHARE
<1%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
3.08b
APP DOWNLOADS
2.91b
GAME DOWNLOADS
172.69m
Browse all apps that have Facebook Account Kit (deprecated) integrated with our App Market Explorer.
12) VK VKontakte
Out of all apps that use social SDKs <1% have VK VKontakte integrated, covering 2% 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
3.2k
APPLICATIONS
2.72k
GAMES
477
DOWNLOAD SHARE
2%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
9.46b
APP DOWNLOADS
6.24b
GAME DOWNLOADS
3.22b
Browse all apps that have VK VKontakte integrated with our App Market Explorer.
13) Tencent QQ
Out of all apps that use social SDKs <1% have Tencent QQ integrated, covering 1% of app downloads in that sdk segment.
The Tencent QQ SDK is committed to providing game developers with user services and operating tools in various social scenarios.
APP SHARE
<1%
TOTAL APPS
1.38k
APPLICATIONS
1.26k
GAMES
122
DOWNLOAD SHARE
1%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
7.15b
APP DOWNLOADS
5.83b
GAME DOWNLOADS
1.32b
Browse all apps that have Tencent QQ 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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