ラクメ Climbs 20 Spots in Japan's Social Networking Apps

Overview

As of April 9, 2026, the Japan App Store continues to showcase dynamic movements within the Social Networking category. This week, we see some notable climbs, particularly with ラクメ - 学校向け一斉配信ツール”楽メ”専用アプリ, which has made a significant jump in the rankings.

Top Climbers

This week’s top climbers highlight the competitive nature of the Social Networking space:

• ラクメ - 学校向け一斉配信ツール”楽メ”専用アプリ: Climbed from #29 to #9, a remarkable gain of 20 positions.
• WeChat: Moved from #33 to #30, gaining 3 positions.
• setlog: Advanced from #26 to #24, a 2-position increase.
• ビデオ通話Age(エイジ)-掲示板で同い年と繋がれる: Rose from #31 to #29, also gaining 2 positions.
• whoo - ふー: Slightly climbed from #8 to #7, gaining 1 position.

New Chart Entries

This week, there were no new entries in the top free apps for the Social Networking category. This could indicate a period of stabilization among existing apps or a shift in user engagement patterns.

Top Performers

Despite the fluctuations, several apps have maintained their stronghold in the top positions:

• さくら連絡網: Holds the top spot at #1.
• Threads: Remains strong at #2.
• Google Meet: Continues to rank at #3.
• BeReal. リアルな日常を友達と。: Positioned at #4.
• マチコミ: Secures #5.
• LINE: Holds the #6 position.
• whoo - ふー: At #7.
• ラクメ - 学校向け一斉配信ツール”楽メ”専用アプリ: Now at #9.
• BAND: Rounding out the top at #10.

Notable Drops

This week saw no notable drops in rankings, indicating a relatively stable environment for the top Social Networking apps in Japan.

As we continue to monitor the App Store charts, it will be interesting to see how these dynamics evolve in the coming weeks and what new trends may emerge in the vibrant landscape of iOS apps.