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
503.42k
APPLICATIONS
415.31k
GAMES
88.11k
DOWNLOAD SHARE
67%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
299.4b
APP DOWNLOADS
168.42b
GAME DOWNLOADS
130.99b
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 35% 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
165.09k
APPLICATIONS
77.85k
GAMES
87.24k
DOWNLOAD SHARE
35%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
156.5b
APP DOWNLOADS
29.94b
GAME DOWNLOADS
126.56b
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
152.07k
APPLICATIONS
143.92k
GAMES
8.15k
DOWNLOAD SHARE
7%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
35.01b
APP DOWNLOADS
26.26b
GAME DOWNLOADS
8.76b
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 6% 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
45.85k
APPLICATIONS
41.99k
GAMES
3.86k
DOWNLOAD SHARE
6%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
28.73b
APP DOWNLOADS
23.75b
GAME DOWNLOADS
4.98b
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
44.36k
APPLICATIONS
43.28k
GAMES
1.08k
DOWNLOAD SHARE
5%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
23.41b
APP DOWNLOADS
23.09b
GAME DOWNLOADS
319.38m
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 17% 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
26.03k
APPLICATIONS
9.09k
GAMES
16.94k
DOWNLOAD SHARE
17%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
79.02b
APP DOWNLOADS
19.94b
GAME DOWNLOADS
59.08b
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
12.19k
APPLICATIONS
11.4k
GAMES
789
DOWNLOAD SHARE
2%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
10.59b
APP DOWNLOADS
7.42b
GAME DOWNLOADS
3.17b
Browse all apps that have Login with Amazon LWA integrated with our App Market Explorer.
8) 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
6.69k
APPLICATIONS
6.43k
GAMES
253
DOWNLOAD SHARE
1%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
7.64b
APP DOWNLOADS
7b
GAME DOWNLOADS
644.28m
Browse all apps that have Kakao API integrated with our App Market Explorer.
9) 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
6.54k
APPLICATIONS
5.68k
GAMES
854
DOWNLOAD SHARE
4%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
19.24b
APP DOWNLOADS
12.6b
GAME DOWNLOADS
6.64b
Browse all apps that have WeChat by Tencent 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
4.68k
APPLICATIONS
4.08k
GAMES
592
DOWNLOAD SHARE
<1%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
3.84b
APP DOWNLOADS
3.04b
GAME DOWNLOADS
795.46m
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
4.01k
GAMES
90
DOWNLOAD SHARE
<1%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
3.07b
APP DOWNLOADS
2.9b
GAME DOWNLOADS
176.75m
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
2.94k
APPLICATIONS
2.47k
GAMES
470
DOWNLOAD SHARE
1%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
7.45b
APP DOWNLOADS
4.14b
GAME DOWNLOADS
3.31b
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
1.39k
APPLICATIONS
1.26k
GAMES
127
DOWNLOAD SHARE
1%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
7.31b
APP DOWNLOADS
5.92b
GAME DOWNLOADS
1.38b
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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