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 49% have Facebook integrated, covering 64% of app downloads in that sdk segment.
Facebook offers an SDK that helps app developers build engaging social apps and get more installs. The SDK enables everything from powerful analytics, to Facebook’s secure login feature, to Facebook ads.
APP SHARE
49%
TOTAL APPS
413.6k
APPLICATIONS
357.95k
GAMES
55.65k
DOWNLOAD SHARE
64%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
195.44b
APP DOWNLOADS
116.5b
GAME DOWNLOADS
78.94b
Browse all apps that have Facebook integrated with our App Market Explorer.
2) Fabric
Out of all apps that use social SDKs 36% have Fabric integrated, covering 40% of app downloads in that sdk segment.
Fabric offers an SDK that was designed to help app publishers build better apps, understand their users, and grow their business. Fabric offers insight into in-app user actions, drives installs, and delivers revenue.
APP SHARE
36%
TOTAL APPS
309.13k
APPLICATIONS
291.39k
GAMES
17.74k
DOWNLOAD SHARE
40%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
121.25b
APP DOWNLOADS
84b
GAME DOWNLOADS
37.26b
Browse all apps that have Fabric integrated with our App Market Explorer.
3) Google Play Game Services
Out of all apps that use social SDKs 35% have Google Play Game Services integrated, covering 37% of app downloads in that sdk segment.
Google Play Game Services is an SDK that provides cross-platform services that gives app developers the ability to easily integrate popular gaming features such as achievements, leaderboards, Saved Games, and real-time multiplayer on their tablet and mobile games.
APP SHARE
35%
TOTAL APPS
298.49k
APPLICATIONS
183.51k
GAMES
114.98k
DOWNLOAD SHARE
37%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
114.44b
APP DOWNLOADS
27.65b
GAME DOWNLOADS
86.79b
Browse all apps that have Google Play Game Services integrated with our App Market Explorer.
4) Twitter Kit
Out of all apps that use social SDKs 4% 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 for mobile apps. Twitter Kit enables apps to send and display Tweets, and log users in.
APP SHARE
4%
TOTAL APPS
42.06k
APPLICATIONS
38.31k
GAMES
3.75k
DOWNLOAD SHARE
5%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
17.59b
APP DOWNLOADS
15.33b
GAME DOWNLOADS
2.26b
Browse all apps that have Twitter Kit integrated with our App Market Explorer.
5) Kakao API
Out of all apps that use social SDKs <1% have Kakao API integrated, covering 2% of app downloads in that sdk segment.
Kakao API is an SDK that enables Kacao Pay payments via the Kacao Platform Service. This includes payments in various environments, such as PC web, mobile web, and mobile apps.
APP SHARE
<1%
TOTAL APPS
4.98k
APPLICATIONS
4.74k
GAMES
238
DOWNLOAD SHARE
2%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
6.06b
APP DOWNLOADS
5.37b
GAME DOWNLOADS
694.11m
Browse all apps that have Kakao API integrated with our App Market Explorer.
6) VK VKontakte
Out of all apps that use social SDKs <1% have VK VKontakte integrated, covering 3% of app downloads in that sdk segment.
VK VKontakte is an SDK that provides pre-made solutions for using basic API functions at popular platforms. The VK VKontakte SDK emphasizes each platform's benefits and decreases integration time.
APP SHARE
<1%
TOTAL APPS
4.36k
APPLICATIONS
3.7k
GAMES
656
DOWNLOAD SHARE
3%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
9.92b
APP DOWNLOADS
7.02b
GAME DOWNLOADS
2.9b
Browse all apps that have VK VKontakte integrated with our App Market Explorer.
7) Twitter4J
Out of all apps that use social SDKs <1% have Twitter4J integrated, covering <1% of app downloads in that sdk segment.
Twitter4J is an unofficial Java library for the Twitter Kit SDK. With Twitter4J, app publishers can easily integrate their application with the Twitter service.
APP SHARE
<1%
TOTAL APPS
3.52k
APPLICATIONS
2.46k
GAMES
1.06k
DOWNLOAD SHARE
<1%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
1.44b
APP DOWNLOADS
673.77m
GAME DOWNLOADS
769.11m
Browse all apps that have Twitter4J integrated with our App Market Explorer.
8) WeChat
Out of all apps that use social SDKs <1% have WeChat integrated, covering 3% of app downloads in that sdk segment.
WeChat connects billions of people all across the globe with calls, chats, and more. The WeChat Open Platform SDK lets app developers build mobile apps that support Share to WeChat, Add to Favorites in WeChat, and WeChat Pay.
APP SHARE
<1%
TOTAL APPS
3.31k
APPLICATIONS
2.71k
GAMES
605
DOWNLOAD SHARE
3%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
10.47b
APP DOWNLOADS
8.03b
GAME DOWNLOADS
2.44b
Browse all apps that have WeChat integrated with our App Market Explorer.
9) 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 South Korean online platform operated by Naver Corporation. It debuted in 1999 as the first web portal in Korea to develop and use its own search engine.
APP SHARE
<1%
TOTAL APPS
2.39k
APPLICATIONS
2k
GAMES
387
DOWNLOAD SHARE
<1%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
1.93b
APP DOWNLOADS
1.27b
GAME DOWNLOADS
660.3m
Browse all apps that have Naver integrated with our App Market Explorer.
10) Weibo
Out of all apps that use social SDKs <1% have Weibo integrated, covering 1% of app downloads in that sdk segment.
Weibo is a Chinese microblogging website, and one of the largest social media platforms in the world.
APP SHARE
<1%
TOTAL APPS
2.05k
APPLICATIONS
1.87k
GAMES
183
DOWNLOAD SHARE
1%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
5.61b
APP DOWNLOADS
5.25b
GAME DOWNLOADS
358.64m
Browse all apps that have Weibo integrated with our App Market Explorer.
11) Simple Facebook SDK for Android
Out of all apps that use social SDKs <1% have Simple Facebook SDK for Android integrated, covering <1% of app downloads in that sdk segment.
Simple Facebook SDK for Android is a simplified version of the original Facebook SDK. It is a library project that makes life easier by reducing the amount of necessary coding to enable user login, friend invitation, and more.
APP SHARE
<1%
TOTAL APPS
1.59k
APPLICATIONS
1.51k
GAMES
81
DOWNLOAD SHARE
<1%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
118.74m
APP DOWNLOADS
68.62m
GAME DOWNLOADS
50.12m
Browse all apps that have Simple Facebook SDK for Android integrated with our App Market Explorer.
12) Gigya
Out of all apps that use social SDKs <1% have Gigya integrated, covering <1% of app downloads in that sdk segment.
Gigya, an SAP company, offers an SDK that turns anonymous visitors into loyal customers. It gives app publishers the tools they need to grow their audience and build trusted, personalized customer relationships based on transparency and personal data control.
APP SHARE
<1%
TOTAL APPS
1.44k
APPLICATIONS
1.43k
GAMES
15
DOWNLOAD SHARE
<1%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
465.99m
APP DOWNLOADS
453.99m
GAME DOWNLOADS
12m
Browse all apps that have Gigya 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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