Chalkee Climbs 27 Spots in Japan's Social Networking Apps

Overview

In the latest update of the Japan App Store charts for Social Networking apps, significant movements have been observed as of August 27, 2026. Notably, Chalkee - 手書き黒板メッセージ共有ウィジェット has made a remarkable jump of 27 positions, highlighting the dynamic nature of the iOS app market in Japan.

Top Climbers

This week’s top climbers showcase impressive gains:

• Chalkee - 手書き黒板メッセージ共有ウィジェット: #29 (was #56, +27 positions)
• 斉藤さん: #23 (was #28, +5 positions)
• ＋メッセージ（プラスメッセージ）: #16 (was #18, +2 positions)
• Pococha Live: #19 (was #21, +2 positions)
• WeChat: #20 (was #22, +2 positions)

New Chart Entries

There were no new entries in the top rankings this week, indicating a stable environment for existing apps in the Social Networking category.

Top Performers

The leading apps continue to dominate the charts, with familiar names holding the top positions:

• setlog: #1
• Threads: #2
• Rakuten Link: #3
• Bump（旧Zenly）: #4
• Discord - 一緒にしゃべって遊んで集まろう: #5
• WhatsApp Messenger: #6
• Google Meet: #7
• note（ノート）: #8
• Facebook: #9
• LINE: #10

Notable Drops

On the other hand, Divine Video has experienced a notable drop, falling six positions to #25 (was #19). This decline underscores the competitive nature of the Japan App Store and the challenges faced by some apps in maintaining their momentum.

As we look ahead, the landscape of Social Networking apps in Japan continues to evolve, with new trends and user preferences shaping the future of the App Store charts.