pixiv Climbs 12 Spots in Japan's Social Networking Apps

Overview

As of August 13, 2026, the Japan App Store continues to showcase dynamic movements in the Social Networking apps category. This week, we observe significant climbs among several apps, while some established players maintain their top positions. The competition remains fierce as developers strive for visibility in the highly competitive iOS apps landscape.

Top Climbers

This week, the Top Climbers section highlights the apps that made the most significant gains in the chart rankings:

• pixiv: Climbed to #24 from #36, gaining 12 positions.
• ビデオ通話で秘密の見せ合い - SAND: Moved up to #20 from #25, a rise of 5 positions.
• BeReal. リアルな日常を友達と。: Increased its rank to #8, up 2 positions from #10.
• LINE: Climbed to #9, a gain of 2 positions from #11.
• KakaoTalk: チャット・通話: Increased its standing to #16, up 2 positions from #18.

New Entries

There were no new entries in the Top Free Apps chart this week. This trend suggests a period of stability among the existing popular apps, with users continuing to favor their established choices.

Top Performers

The Top Performers in the Social Networking apps category this week are:

• setlog: Holding the #1 position.
• Threads: Currently at #2.
• Rakuten Link: Secured the #3 spot.
• Bump（旧Zenly）: At #4.
• Discord - 一緒にしゃべって遊んで集まろう: Currently at #5.

Notable Drops

In contrast to the climbing apps, some faced notable declines:

• BAND: Dropped to #26 from #19, losing 7 positions.

As we analyze the App Store charts, it’s clear that user preferences in Japan's Social Networking sector are evolving. Developers should take note of these movements to refine their strategies and enhance user engagement.