The Top 10 most downloaded social networks in the world in 2021


TikTok could exceed 1.5 billion users by 2022. — AFP

Are you more of a TikTok or Instagram person? Which social network was your go-to in 2021? To see if you were in line with the majority of users, discover the Top 10 most downloaded social networks in the world this year.

The Apptopia platform looked at the most downloaded social networks in 2021 and, unsurprisingly, TikTok once again emerged as the big winner both globally and in the US.

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