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 66% 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
527.16k
APPLICATIONS
431.33k
GAMES
95.84k
DOWNLOAD SHARE
66%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
319.37b
APP DOWNLOADS
179.24b
GAME DOWNLOADS
140.13b
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 20% have Google Play Game Services integrated, covering 33% 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
20%
TOTAL APPS
162.3k
APPLICATIONS
74k
GAMES
88.3k
DOWNLOAD SHARE
33%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
161.81b
APP DOWNLOADS
30.07b
GAME DOWNLOADS
131.74b
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 17% 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
17%
TOTAL APPS
141.39k
APPLICATIONS
133.87k
GAMES
7.52k
DOWNLOAD SHARE
7%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
33.74b
APP DOWNLOADS
25.64b
GAME DOWNLOADS
8.1b
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
45.3k
APPLICATIONS
41.4k
GAMES
3.9k
DOWNLOAD SHARE
5%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
27.7b
APP DOWNLOADS
23.93b
GAME DOWNLOADS
3.77b
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
44.45k
APPLICATIONS
43.43k
GAMES
1.02k
DOWNLOAD SHARE
5%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
25.2b
APP DOWNLOADS
24.81b
GAME DOWNLOADS
389.15m
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 4% have Pangle ByteDance TikTok UnionAD integrated, covering 21% 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
4%
TOTAL APPS
37.01k
APPLICATIONS
14.88k
GAMES
22.13k
DOWNLOAD SHARE
21%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
103.75b
APP DOWNLOADS
26.9b
GAME DOWNLOADS
76.85b
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
12.44k
APPLICATIONS
11.63k
GAMES
812
DOWNLOAD SHARE
2%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
10.93b
APP DOWNLOADS
7.79b
GAME DOWNLOADS
3.14b
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
7.01k
APPLICATIONS
6.14k
GAMES
872
DOWNLOAD SHARE
4%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
20.16b
APP DOWNLOADS
13.22b
GAME DOWNLOADS
6.94b
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
6.45k
APPLICATIONS
6.2k
GAMES
244
DOWNLOAD SHARE
1%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
7.53b
APP DOWNLOADS
6.97b
GAME DOWNLOADS
558.79m
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
4.84k
APPLICATIONS
4.23k
GAMES
604
DOWNLOAD SHARE
<1%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
3.91b
APP DOWNLOADS
3.12b
GAME DOWNLOADS
791.79m
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
3.51k
APPLICATIONS
3.43k
GAMES
79
DOWNLOAD SHARE
<1%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
3.14b
APP DOWNLOADS
2.96b
GAME DOWNLOADS
176.91m
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
2.79k
APPLICATIONS
2.34k
GAMES
448
DOWNLOAD SHARE
1%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
7.71b
APP DOWNLOADS
4.24b
GAME DOWNLOADS
3.47b
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
1.48k
APPLICATIONS
1.33k
GAMES
149
DOWNLOAD SHARE
1%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
7.72b
APP DOWNLOADS
6.26b
GAME DOWNLOADS
1.47b
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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