Top Social SDKs Used in Android Apps on Google Play Store
We 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 APIs, file dumps, Explorer, and SDK Explorer.
This list is based on our analysis of the millions of mobile applications – and over 2,300 SDKs integrated into them – that constitute the vast inventory of the Google Play Store. The details contained 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.
Among all apps utilizing social SDKs, 58% have integrated Facebook. This accounts for 88% of app downloads within the social SDK category.
The Facebook SDK helps you connect with friends, family, and communities of people who share your interests.
Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use Facebook.
Google SignIn
Check “Google SignIn” SDK InsightsAmong all apps utilizing social SDKs, 33% have integrated Google SignIn. This accounts for 88% of app downloads within the social SDK category.
Google Sign-In is a secure authentication system SDK that reduces the burden of login for your users by enabling them to sign in with their Google Account — the same account they already use with Gmail, Play, and other Google services.
Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use Google SignIn.
Google Play Game Services
Check “Google Play Game Services” SDK InsightsAmong all apps utilizing social SDKs, 16% have integrated Google Play Game Services. This accounts for 88% of app downloads within the social SDK category.
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.
Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use Google Play Game Services.
Among all apps utilizing social SDKs, 12% have integrated Fabric. This accounts for 88% of app downloads within the social SDK category.
Firebase is Google's mobile platform SDK that helps you quickly develop high-quality apps and grow your business.
Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use Fabric.
Pangle ByteDance TikTok UnionAD
Check “Pangle ByteDance TikTok UnionAD” SDK InsightsAmong all apps utilizing social SDKs, 5% have integrated Pangle ByteDance TikTok UnionAD. This accounts for 88% of app downloads within the social SDK category.
TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. Their mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy.
Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use Pangle ByteDance TikTok UnionAD.
AppAuth by OpenID
Check “AppAuth by OpenID” SDK InsightsAmong all apps utilizing social SDKs, 4% have integrated AppAuth by OpenID. This accounts for 88% of app downloads within the social SDK category.
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.
Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use AppAuth by OpenID.
Twitter Kit
Check “Twitter Kit” SDK InsightsAmong all apps utilizing social SDKs, 4% have integrated Twitter Kit. This accounts for 88% of app downloads within the social SDK category.
Twitter Kit is an SDK designed to make interacting with Twitter seamless and efficient.
Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use Twitter Kit.
Twitter4J
Check “Twitter4J” SDK InsightsAmong all apps utilizing social SDKs, 1% have integrated Twitter4J. This accounts for 88% of app downloads within the social SDK category.
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.
Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use Twitter4J.
Login with Amazon LWA
Check “Login with Amazon LWA” SDK InsightsAmong all apps utilizing social SDKs, 1% have integrated Login with Amazon LWA. This accounts for 88% of app downloads within the social SDK category.
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.
Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use Login with Amazon LWA.
WeChat by Tencent
Check “WeChat by Tencent” SDK InsightsAmong all apps utilizing social SDKs, <1% have integrated WeChat by Tencent. This accounts for 88% of app downloads within the social SDK category.
WeChat is multi-purpose messaging, social media, and mobile payment SDK.
Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use WeChat by Tencent.
Kakao API
Check “Kakao API” SDK InsightsAmong all apps utilizing social SDKs, <1% have integrated Kakao API. This accounts for 88% of app downloads within the social SDK category.
Kakao API is a multi-platform texting SDK that allows iPhone, Android, and BlackBerry apps to send and receive messages for free.
Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use Kakao API.
Among all apps utilizing social SDKs, <1% have integrated Naver. This accounts for 88% of app downloads within the social SDK category.
NAVER is a technology platform SDK that enables widespread access to advanced technologies.
Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use Naver.
Facebook Account Kit (deprecated)
Check “Facebook Account Kit (deprecated)” SDK InsightsAmong all apps utilizing social SDKs, <1% have integrated Facebook Account Kit (deprecated). This accounts for 88% of app downloads within the social SDK category.
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.
Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use Facebook Account Kit (deprecated).
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