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WeChat · Communication · South Korea store
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Revenue a month, worldwide EST
$47.3M
Likely $25M to $82.3M
▲ 558.8% in 14 days
New ratings
+0
in 2 days, 5.9M in total
New installs
+72.4K
in 2 days, exact count from Google
Countries it ranks in
0
was 0 on Oct 17, 2026

Revenue

Estimated from the grossing charts of Oct 24, 2026 in the 53 countries we track, and ratings growth on the App Store.

EST. REVENUE / YEAR · WORLDWIDE
$567.2M
Google Play $0 + App Store $47.3M a month
LIFETIME INSTALLS (GOOGLE)
466.5M
About 2.5M per month on average since launch
WHERE IT EARNS · EST. / MONTH
  • China #3 overall (iOS)$39M · 83%
  • Hong Kong #3 overall (iOS)$2.8M · 6%
  • United States #22 Social Networking (iOS)$2.4M · 5%
  • Singapore #11 overall (iOS)$610.2K · 1%
  • Japan #70 Social Networking (iOS)$518.3K · 1%
  • Taiwan #91 overall (iOS)$313.3K · 1%
  • Australia #13 Social Networking (iOS)$263.7K · 1%
  • Canada #13 Social Networking (iOS)$257.7K · 1%
22 more countries
  • United Kingdom #26 Social Networking (iOS)$245.1K · 1%
  • South Korea #28 Social Networking (iOS)$207.7K · 0%
  • New Zealand #67 overall (iOS)$102.1K · 0%
  • Malaysia #77 overall (iOS)$74K · 0%
  • Brazil #10 Social Networking (iOS)$62.2K · 0%
  • Poland #7 Social Networking (iOS)$50.9K · 0%
  • Netherlands #22 Social Networking (iOS)$44.3K · 0%
  • France #69 Social Networking (iOS)$43.1K · 0%
  • Thailand #20 Social Networking (iOS)$32K · 0%
  • Spain #40 Social Networking (iOS)$31.7K · 0%
  • South Africa #7 Social Networking (iOS)$31.7K · 0%
  • UAE #23 Social Networking (iOS)$30.9K · 0%
  • Ireland #11 Social Networking (iOS)$25.6K · 0%
  • Italy #90 Social Networking (iOS)$22.6K · 0%
  • Philippines #23 Social Networking (iOS)$19.6K · 0%
  • Switzerland #43 Social Networking (iOS)$16.8K · 0%
  • Indonesia #68 Social Networking (iOS)$7.6K · 0%
  • Pakistan #48 Social Networking (iOS)$4.2K · 0%
  • Chile #54 Social Networking (iOS)$3.7K · 0%
  • Greece #52 Social Networking (iOS)$2.9K · 0%
  • Ukraine #52 Social Networking (iOS)$1.7K · 0%
  • Peru #67 Social Networking (iOS)$1.5K · 0%
HOW SURE ARE WE
Calibrated range: for apps in the top 50, our estimates were within about 30% of published figures for 9 of 12 apps tested. Countries we don't track (and Google Play in China, which doesn't exist) aren't included, and neither are ads or web payments. Gross revenue before store fees.
RATINGS
5.9M
AVG RATING
3.84
PRICE
Free
IN APP PURCHASES
₩999 - ₩17,545 per item
CONTAINS ADS
No
LAST UPDATE
10d ago
RELEASED
Jan 30, 2011
CONTENT RATING
Rated for 12+

Last 30 days

From our daily snapshots of every grossing chart.

DAYS IN A GROSSING CHART
0 / 30
COUNTRIES NOW
0 (was 0)
EST. REVENUE A MONTH, DAILY · BOTH STORES EST
Show daily values
Sep 25, 2026$3.8M a month
Sep 26, 2026$298K a month
Sep 27, 2026$302K a month
Sep 28, 2026$302K a month
Sep 29, 2026$301.9K a month
Sep 30, 2026$300.7K a month
Oct 1, 2026$300.7K a month
Oct 2, 2026$300.3K a month
Oct 3, 2026$300.3K a month
Oct 4, 2026$297.9K a month
Oct 5, 2026$297.9K a month
Oct 6, 2026$295.6K a month
Oct 7, 2026$295.5K a month
Oct 8, 2026$293.3K a month
Oct 9, 2026$290.9K a month
Oct 10, 2026$7.2M a month
Oct 11, 2026$8.2M a month
Oct 12, 2026$40.4M a month
Oct 13, 2026$47.2M a month
Oct 14, 2026$46.6M a month
Oct 15, 2026$46.5M a month
Oct 16, 2026$46.5M a month
Oct 17, 2026$46M a month
Oct 18, 2026$46.5M a month
Oct 19, 2026$45.9M a month
Oct 20, 2026$46M a month
Oct 21, 2026$46.2M a month
Oct 22, 2026not in a grossing chart
Oct 23, 2026$45.8M a month
Oct 24, 2026$47.3M a month
The same estimate as the headline, saved every day. Best rank Sep 25, 2026: not ranked. Now: not ranked.

Money and momentum

Measured from the store, not estimated.

WHAT IT CHARGES
₩999 - ₩17,545 per item
Google Play only shows the price range per item.
REVIEW MOMENTUM
115 reviews / week
  • Trendsteady
  • Recent reviews average3.5 stars
  • Recent 1 and 2 star share36%
From the latest 500 written reviews, covering 30 days. The store only returns this many, so this is the most recent slice.
RATING BREAKDOWN
5.9M ratings
5★62%
4★7%
3★5%
2★3%
1★22%

What users want

From the latest 500 reviews on the South Korea Google Play, Sep 24, 2026 to Oct 23, 2026: 36% are 1 or 2 stars. Open a theme to read what people wrote.

WHAT THEY COMPLAIN ABOUT · SHARE OF BAD REVIEWS
Login and account problems40%

72 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ Bruhhh its been2days trying to sign up but didn't work
★★★★★ I can't create an account using my cell phone number from South Africa...
★★★★★ It's so hard to sign in, and I'm not receiving any verification text messages."
Bugs, things not working8%

14 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ 内嵌浏览器无法初始化，导致多个小程序存在bug无法使用，向官方反馈未收到有效解决方案
★★★★★ minor bug fixes but update 200+mb?
★★★★★ Every time I try to log in, it asks for a code, but 'unable to send code' keeps popping up, or 'face verification failed.' What exactly does your app need?
Worse after an update4%

8 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ WeChat just updated and now it is no longer English in many menus like chosing pictures.
★★★★★ minor bug fixes but update 200+mb?
★★★★★ new update accessed my clipboard even without I paste something.
Wrong or poor results4%

7 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ They said it's unusual & suspicious.🤔 Who would've thought too many greetings is wrong ?
★★★★★ cannot login to my recent account I have use many why to login, and the result still the same and help center also useless cannot found any customer survice number online
★★★★★ This app sucks one wrong thing about the code it's on full security like I've do something unforgivable plus make your sms system greater of course after 1 call and putted wrong code it's already only a 1 time man…
Slow, laggy, battery3%

5 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ it just won't accept...application just takes forever, doesn't show progress
★★★★★ takes a lot of storage and battery , dont like this app
★★★★★ It's consistently slow and works only 3/4 of the time
WHAT THEY ASK FOR
  • I got a new phone and I forgot my password and tried everything I didn't link my email and I didn't have any friends on the app so they can't help all I have is my phone number and can't use the sms code because on a… 1★, Oct 22, 2026
  • Please make edit post available so i could edit my old moments 😭 1★, Oct 21, 2026
  • please add chat lock 4★, Oct 21, 2026
  • can you add Urdu language in translate option 5★, Oct 9, 2026
  • Just a suggestion, can you add the ability to see if your friends are online or offline? 1★, Oct 8, 2026
  • can't sign up with the method app is giving please add more methods like Google then I'll give 5 stars 1★, Oct 3, 2026
  • I need another user to scan a QR for me... 1★, Oct 2, 2026
  • I need a Chinese friend who is using it for 6 months to unlock me...But I don't have any. 1★, Sep 27, 2026
WORDS THAT KEEP COMING UP IN BAD REVIEWS
sms code5verification code5phone number4trying to sign3hard to sign3won't let3please fix3
WHAT THEY LOVE · SHARE OF GOOD REVIEWS
Useful, it helps15%

45 of the 4 and 5 star reviews.

★★★★★ as a Nigerian this app is really helpful talking with my Chinese friends
★★★★★ WeChat combines messaging and several useful communication features in one application.
★★★★★ this app really helpful to help me connect and reach out to my friends and all,i really satisfied with its feature that really make things easier for users
Easy to use11%

33 of the 4 and 5 star reviews.

★★★★★ Overall 5stars, easy to use👌
★★★★★ It is easy to use and convenient for communication!
★★★★★ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ WeChat is a convenient and user-friendly app for staying connected with friends, family, and colleagues.
Looks great4%

13 of the 4 and 5 star reviews.

★★★★★ To improve it, WeChat could make its interface easier to use, improve privacy settings, and reduce spam messages.
★★★★★ Overall, it's a practical and versatile messaging platform, although improvements to privacy settings, notifications, and the user interface would make the experience even better.
★★★★★ WeChat can make a clear calls, fast messaging, and a clean interface.
Fast4%

13 of the 4 and 5 star reviews.

★★★★★ WeChat can make a clear calls, fast messaging, and a clean interface.
★★★★★ Honestly, WeChat is a total lifesaver if you have friends, family, or contacts who use it, because it handles everything from instant messaging.
★★★★★ It is easy to use, fast, and convenient.
Fun, addictive3%

8 of the 4 and 5 star reviews.

★★★★★ It has a clean design, an enjoyable interface, and features that make the experience worthwhile.
★★★★★ It offers useful features that make communication easy and enjoyable.
★★★★★ The messaging and calling features make staying connected simple and enjoyable.

Found by matching words and phrases in the reviews, not read by a person. A review can count toward more than one theme.

What users say

Latest reviews, South Korea Google Play.

★★★★★Oct 23, 2026

. Thank you

★★★★★Oct 23, 2026

Amazing

★★★★★Oct 23, 2026

Only vivoy66 approved

★★★★★Oct 23, 2026

complicated

★★★★★Oct 23, 2026

Bruhhh its been2days trying to sign up but didn't work

★★★★★Oct 23, 2026

useful apps thank you

Store screenshots

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Growth research

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Meta Ad Library ↗Active Facebook and Instagram adsTikTok Creative Center ↗Top performing TikTok adsTikTok creators ↗Organic videos mentioning the appInstagram ↗Reels and posts under its hashtagYouTube ↗Reviews, tutorials and ShortsDeveloper site ↗Landing page and pricing

ASO keywords

Most repeated terms in the listing. Highlighted ones also appear in the title or short description.

wechat5calls5moments5stickers5voice video5video calls5world4friends4share4video4favorite moments3mobile features3custom stickers3real time3time location3available certain3certain regions3favorite3mobile3features3voice3location3billion2chat2

What's new in VARY

What's New in WeChat V8.0.79 - Minor bug fixes.

Store description

WeChat is more than a messaging and social media app – it is a lifestyle for over one billion users across the world. Chat and make calls with friends, share your life's favorite Moments, enjoy mobile payment features, and much more. Why do over one billion people use WeChat? - MORE WAYS TO CHAT: Message friends using text, photo, voice, video, location sharing, and more. Create group chats with up to 500 members. - VOICE & VIDEO CALLS: High-quality voice and video calls to anywhere in the world. Make group video calls with up to 9 people. - MOMENTS: Share your favorite moments. Post photos, videos, and more to your Moments stream. - STATUS: post your status to capture your mood and share an ephemeral experience with friends - STICKER GALLERY: Browse thousands of fun, animated stickers to help express yourself in chats, including stickers with your favorite cartoon and movie characters. - CUSTOM STICKERS: Make chatting more unique with custom stickers and Selfie Stickers feature. - REAL-TIME LOCATION: Not good at explaining directions? Share your real-time location with the press of a button. -PAY: Enjoy the convenience of world-leading mobile payment features with Pay and Wallet (*only available in certain regions). - WECHAT OUT: Make calls to mobile phones and landlines around the globe at super low rates (*only available in certain regions). - LANGUAGE SUPPORT: Localized in 18 different languages and can translate friends’ messages and Moments posts. - BETTER PRIVACY: Giving you the highest level of control over your privacy, WeChat is certified by TRUSTe. - EXPAND YOUR WORLD WITH WEIXIN SERVICES: Activate Channels, Official Accounts, Mini Programs, and other features offered via WeChat's sister service, Weixin. - AND MUCH MORE...

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