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 46% 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
46%
TOTAL APPS
383.13k
APPLICATIONS
327.25k
GAMES
55.88k
DOWNLOAD SHARE
64%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
165.5b
APP DOWNLOADS
99.27b
GAME DOWNLOADS
66.22b
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 41% have Google Play Game Services integrated, covering 40% 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
41%
TOTAL APPS
345.46k
APPLICATIONS
220.33k
GAMES
125.14k
DOWNLOAD SHARE
40%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
104.81b
APP DOWNLOADS
26.6b
GAME DOWNLOADS
78.21b
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 32% have Fabric integrated, covering 37% 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
32%
TOTAL APPS
265.8k
APPLICATIONS
250.14k
GAMES
15.66k
DOWNLOAD SHARE
37%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
95.38b
APP DOWNLOADS
69.59b
GAME DOWNLOADS
25.79b
Browse all apps that have Fabric 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
38.5k
APPLICATIONS
35.05k
GAMES
3.45k
DOWNLOAD SHARE
5%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
13.09b
APP DOWNLOADS
11.61b
GAME DOWNLOADS
1.48b
Browse all apps that have Twitter Kit integrated with our App Market Explorer.
5) 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
4.97k
APPLICATIONS
3.56k
GAMES
1.41k
DOWNLOAD SHARE
<1%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
1.71b
APP DOWNLOADS
823.35m
GAME DOWNLOADS
884.29m
Browse all apps that have Twitter4J integrated with our App Market Explorer.
6) 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
4.47k
APPLICATIONS
4.23k
GAMES
242
DOWNLOAD SHARE
2%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
5.19b
APP DOWNLOADS
4.65b
GAME DOWNLOADS
534.08m
Browse all apps that have Kakao API integrated with our App Market Explorer.
7) 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
4.02k
APPLICATIONS
3.29k
GAMES
738
DOWNLOAD SHARE
3%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
9.59b
APP DOWNLOADS
5.45b
GAME DOWNLOADS
4.14b
Browse all apps that have VK VKontakte 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
3.79k
APPLICATIONS
3.21k
GAMES
586
DOWNLOAD SHARE
3%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
9.78b
APP DOWNLOADS
7.82b
GAME DOWNLOADS
1.95b
Browse all apps that have WeChat integrated with our App Market Explorer.
9) Weibo
Out of all apps that use social SDKs <1% have Weibo integrated, covering 2% 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
2.59k
APPLICATIONS
2.4k
GAMES
191
DOWNLOAD SHARE
2%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
5.77b
APP DOWNLOADS
5.32b
GAME DOWNLOADS
442.37m
Browse all apps that have Weibo 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 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
2.05k
APPLICATIONS
1.65k
GAMES
401
DOWNLOAD SHARE
<1%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
1.62b
APP DOWNLOADS
1.02b
GAME DOWNLOADS
602.87m
Browse all apps that have Naver 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
1.74k
APPLICATIONS
1.64k
GAMES
101
DOWNLOAD SHARE
<1%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
123.87m
APP DOWNLOADS
73.64m
GAME DOWNLOADS
50.23m
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
1.56k
APPLICATIONS
1.55k
GAMES
11
DOWNLOAD SHARE
<1%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
753.35m
APP DOWNLOADS
737.04m
GAME DOWNLOADS
16.31m
Browse all apps that have Gigya integrated with our App Market Explorer.
13) OpenFeint
Out of all apps that use social SDKs <1% have OpenFeint integrated, covering <1% of app downloads in that sdk segment.
OpenFeint is the largest mobile social gaming network in the world. It offers an SDK that allows developers to track high scores, in-game achievements, and leaderboards in their mobile applications.
APP SHARE
<1%
TOTAL APPS
102
APPLICATIONS
13
GAMES
89
DOWNLOAD SHARE
<1%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
100.84m
APP DOWNLOADS
353.86k
GAME DOWNLOADS
100.48m
Browse all apps that have OpenFeint 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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