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 65% have Facebook integrated, covering 67% 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
65%
TOTAL APPS
515.1k
APPLICATIONS
424k
GAMES
91.1k
DOWNLOAD SHARE
67%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
306.59b
APP DOWNLOADS
172.63b
GAME DOWNLOADS
133.97b
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 21% have Google Play Game Services integrated, covering 34% 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
21%
TOTAL APPS
165.43k
APPLICATIONS
77.42k
GAMES
88.01k
DOWNLOAD SHARE
34%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
158.17b
APP DOWNLOADS
30.06b
GAME DOWNLOADS
128.11b
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 19% have Fabric integrated, covering 7% 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
19%
TOTAL APPS
150.5k
APPLICATIONS
142.5k
GAMES
7.99k
DOWNLOAD SHARE
7%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
34.58b
APP DOWNLOADS
25.96b
GAME DOWNLOADS
8.61b
Browse all apps that have Fabric integrated with our App Market Explorer.
4) 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
46.29k
APPLICATIONS
42.38k
GAMES
3.92k
DOWNLOAD SHARE
5%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
27.02b
APP DOWNLOADS
23.38b
GAME DOWNLOADS
3.64b
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 5% 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
44.81k
APPLICATIONS
43.75k
GAMES
1.06k
DOWNLOAD SHARE
5%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
23.99b
APP DOWNLOADS
23.63b
GAME DOWNLOADS
352.75m
Browse all apps that have AppAuth by OpenID integrated with our App Market Explorer.
6) Pangle ByteDance TikTok UnionAD
Out of all apps that use social SDKs 3% have Pangle ByteDance TikTok UnionAD integrated, covering 18% 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
3%
TOTAL APPS
29.56k
APPLICATIONS
10.95k
GAMES
18.62k
DOWNLOAD SHARE
18%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
86.21b
APP DOWNLOADS
22.32b
GAME DOWNLOADS
63.88b
Browse all apps that have Pangle 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
12.29k
APPLICATIONS
11.49k
GAMES
800
DOWNLOAD SHARE
2%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
10.9b
APP DOWNLOADS
7.42b
GAME DOWNLOADS
3.48b
Browse all apps that have Login with Amazon LWA integrated with our App Market Explorer.
8) 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
6.73k
APPLICATIONS
5.87k
GAMES
851
DOWNLOAD SHARE
4%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
19.49b
APP DOWNLOADS
12.81b
GAME DOWNLOADS
6.68b
Browse all apps that have WeChat by Tencent integrated with our App Market Explorer.
9) 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
6.66k
APPLICATIONS
6.41k
GAMES
251
DOWNLOAD SHARE
1%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
7.72b
APP DOWNLOADS
7.07b
GAME DOWNLOADS
643.59m
Browse all apps that have Kakao API 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
4.72k
APPLICATIONS
4.13k
GAMES
591
DOWNLOAD SHARE
<1%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
3.85b
APP DOWNLOADS
3.07b
GAME DOWNLOADS
778.64m
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
4.1k
APPLICATIONS
4.02k
GAMES
88
DOWNLOAD SHARE
<1%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
3.11b
APP DOWNLOADS
2.93b
GAME DOWNLOADS
176.54m
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 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
2.88k
APPLICATIONS
2.43k
GAMES
459
DOWNLOAD SHARE
1%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
7.57b
APP DOWNLOADS
4.21b
GAME DOWNLOADS
3.36b
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
1.41k
APPLICATIONS
1.27k
GAMES
139
DOWNLOAD SHARE
1%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
7.43b
APP DOWNLOADS
6.01b
GAME DOWNLOADS
1.42b
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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