Top Social SDKs Used in Android Apps on Google Play Store
Last update: 21 Jun 2023 CET
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Top Social SDKs Used in Android Apps on Google Play Store

We 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 APIs, file dumps, Explorer, and SDK Explorer.

This list is based on our analysis of the millions of mobile applications – and over 2,300 SDKs integrated into them – that constitute the vast inventory of the Google Play Store. The details contained 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.

Among all apps utilizing social SDKs, 58% have integrated Facebook. This accounts for 88% of app downloads within the social SDK category.

The Facebook SDK helps you connect with friends, family, and communities of people who share your interests.

Total Apps
555.89k
App Share icon
App Share
58%
Apps vs Games
Apps
451.57k
Games
104.32k
Total Downloads
327.02b
App Share icon
Download Share
56%
Apps vs Games Downloads
App Downloads
173.57b
Game Downloads
153.45b

Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use Facebook.

Among all apps utilizing social SDKs, 33% have integrated Google SignIn. This accounts for 88% of app downloads within the social SDK category.

Google Sign-In is a secure authentication system SDK that reduces the burden of login for your users by enabling them to sign in with their Google Account — the same account they already use with Gmail, Play, and other Google services.

Total Apps
323.34k
App Share icon
App Share
33%
Apps vs Games
Apps
273.26k
Games
50.09k
Total Downloads
273.74b
App Share icon
Download Share
47%
Apps vs Games Downloads
App Downloads
166.18b
Game Downloads
107.56b

Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use Google SignIn.

Among all apps utilizing social SDKs, 16% have integrated Google Play Game Services. This accounts for 88% of app downloads within the social SDK category.

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.

Total Apps
154.42k
App Share icon
App Share
16%
Apps vs Games
Apps
65.12k
Games
89.30k
Total Downloads
173.39b
App Share icon
Download Share
29%
Apps vs Games Downloads
App Downloads
28.66b
Game Downloads
144.74b

Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use Google Play Game Services.

Among all apps utilizing social SDKs, 12% have integrated Fabric. This accounts for 88% of app downloads within the social SDK category.

Firebase is Google's mobile platform SDK that helps you quickly develop high-quality apps and grow your business.

Total Apps
115.66k
App Share icon
App Share
12%
Apps vs Games
Apps
109.36k
Games
6.29k
Total Downloads
32.06b
App Share icon
Download Share
5%
Apps vs Games Downloads
App Downloads
24.74b
Game Downloads
7.32b

Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use Fabric.

Among all apps utilizing social SDKs, 5% have integrated Pangle ByteDance TikTok UnionAD. This accounts for 88% of app downloads within the social SDK category.

TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. Their mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy.

Total Apps
49.74k
App Share icon
App Share
5%
Apps vs Games
Apps
20.02k
Games
29.72k
Total Downloads
147.09b
App Share icon
Download Share
25%
Apps vs Games Downloads
App Downloads
41.90b
Game Downloads
105.20b

Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use Pangle ByteDance TikTok UnionAD.

Among all apps utilizing social SDKs, 4% have integrated AppAuth by OpenID. This accounts for 88% of app downloads within the social SDK category.

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.

Total Apps
44.24k
App Share icon
App Share
4%
Apps vs Games
Apps
43.15k
Games
1.09k
Total Downloads
51.72b
App Share icon
Download Share
8%
Apps vs Games Downloads
App Downloads
50.91b
Game Downloads
817.52m

Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use AppAuth by OpenID.

Among all apps utilizing social SDKs, 4% have integrated Twitter Kit. This accounts for 88% of app downloads within the social SDK category.

Twitter Kit is an SDK designed to make interacting with Twitter seamless and efficient.

Total Apps
42.41k
App Share icon
App Share
4%
Apps vs Games
Apps
38.56k
Games
3.86k
Total Downloads
30.13b
App Share icon
Download Share
5%
Apps vs Games Downloads
App Downloads
24.06b
Game Downloads
6.06b

Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use Twitter Kit.

Among all apps utilizing social SDKs, 1% have integrated Twitter4J. This accounts for 88% of app downloads within the social SDK category.

Twitter4J is an unofficial Java library for the Twitter API. With the Twitter4J SDK, you can easily integrate your Java application with the Twitter service.

Total Apps
15.73k
App Share icon
App Share
1%
Apps vs Games
Apps
14.47k
Games
1.25k
Total Downloads
6.55b
App Share icon
Download Share
1%
Apps vs Games Downloads
App Downloads
4.18b
Game Downloads
2.37b

Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use Twitter4J.

Among all apps utilizing social SDKs, 1% have integrated Login with Amazon LWA. This accounts for 88% of app downloads within the social SDK category.

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.

Total Apps
12.64k
App Share icon
App Share
1%
Apps vs Games
Apps
11.88k
Games
755
Total Downloads
12.21b
App Share icon
Download Share
2%
Apps vs Games Downloads
App Downloads
9.12b
Game Downloads
3.09b

Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use Login with Amazon LWA.

Among all apps utilizing social SDKs, <1% have integrated WeChat by Tencent. This accounts for 88% of app downloads within the social SDK category.

WeChat is multi-purpose messaging, social media, and mobile payment SDK.

Total Apps
7.47k
App Share icon
App Share
<1%
Apps vs Games
Apps
6.51k
Games
954
Total Downloads
21.35b
App Share icon
Download Share
3%
Apps vs Games Downloads
App Downloads
13.56b
Game Downloads
7.79b

Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use WeChat by Tencent.

Among all apps utilizing social SDKs, <1% have integrated Kakao API. This accounts for 88% of app downloads within the social SDK category.

Kakao API is a multi-platform texting SDK that allows iPhone, Android, and BlackBerry apps to send and receive messages for free.

Total Apps
5.34k
App Share icon
App Share
<1%
Apps vs Games
Apps
5.13k
Games
212
Total Downloads
3.53b
App Share icon
Download Share
<1%
Apps vs Games Downloads
App Downloads
2.96b
Game Downloads
575.75m

Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use Kakao API.

Among all apps utilizing social SDKs, <1% have integrated Facebook Account Kit (deprecated). This accounts for 88% of app downloads within the social SDK category.

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.

Total Apps
3.03k
App Share icon
App Share
<1%
Apps vs Games
Apps
2.98k
Games
48
Total Downloads
2.72b
App Share icon
Download Share
<1%
Apps vs Games Downloads
App Downloads
2.54b
Game Downloads
174.86m

Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use Facebook Account Kit (deprecated).

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How does 42matters collect this data?'

We’ve developed a number of machine learning algorithms that scan millions of mobile and connected TV (CTV) applications on a regular basis. In addition, we collect ground truth app performance intelligence and use this data to build statistical models that estimate the performance of apps for which we do not have ground truth data.

What SDK data does 42matters collect?'

We track over 2,300 of the most popular SDKs integrated in iOS and Android apps. We collect a variety of SDK insights (title, platform, ID, category, and developer website); performance metrics (the number of apps that have installed each SDK, installation and removal trends, and app downloads); market share statistics (including market share per app category); and more!

How can I access 42matters’ SDK data?'

The most direct way is to use our SDK Explorer, which is a visual, web-based research platform that enables you to peruse all 2,300+ SDKs that we track. It’s great for market research, lead generation, competitor analysis, etc. However, more technically-inclined folks might prefer our APIs and File Dumps, which enable you to query info for specific apps or SDKs. You can also use our other research platforms (the Explorer and App Watchlist) to view integrated SDKs by app.

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What data does 42matters provide on mobile apps?'

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