Telegram Climbs 2 Spots in Japan's Social Networking Charts

Overview

As of June 4, 2026, the Japan App Store continues to see dynamic movements within the Social Networking apps category. The competitive landscape remains vibrant, with established players holding strong positions while newcomers vie for attention. This report highlights significant climbers, notable drops, and the overall performance of the top apps.

Top Climbers

This week’s top climbers in the App Store charts for Social Networking apps demonstrate impressive gains:

• IRIAM - Vライブコミュニケーションアプリ: #23 (up from #29, +6 positions)
• ビデオ通話 ソラ - ビデオチャットで甘い時間: #22 (up from #27, +5 positions)
• GRAVITY(グラビティ)通話・チャットSNSアプリ: #15 (up from #18, +3 positions)
• Telegram Messenger: #12 (up from #14, +2 positions)
• Bump（旧Zenly）: #19 (up from #21, +2 positions)

New Chart Entries

In a week where the competition heated up, there were no new entries in the Top Free Apps chart for the Social Networking category. This indicates a stable yet competitive environment where existing apps are solidifying their user bases.

Top Performers

The following apps continue to dominate the top positions, showcasing their popularity and user engagement:

• Threads: #1
• Google Meet: #2
• Discord - 一緒にしゃべって遊んで集まろう: #3
• BeReal. リアルな日常を友達と。: #4
• whoo - ふー: #5
• note（ノート）: #6
• LINE: #7
• WhatsApp Messenger: #8
• Facebook: #9
• マッチングアプリ with(ウィズ) -出会い: #10

Notable Drops

While some apps climbed the ranks, others faced significant drops:

• nadete: #29 (down from #19, -10 positions)
• Rakuten Link: #14 (down from #10, -4 positions)
• ビデオ通話で好きなストーリーを語ろう - ポテト: #26 (down from #22, -4 positions)

The latest movements in the Social Networking category reflect ongoing trends and user preferences in the Japan App Store. Developers should keep a close eye on these dynamics to adapt their strategies effectively.