NewMatch Climbs 4 Spots in Japan's Social Networking Charts

Overview

As of September 3, 2026, the Japan App Store continues to showcase a dynamic landscape in the Social Networking apps category. Weekly chart movements reveal significant shifts among leading applications, highlighting user preferences and engagement trends in this competitive market.

Top Climbers

Several apps have made notable gains this week:

• NewMatch 友だちから始まる、新しい出会い: Climbed to #26 from #30 (+4 positions)
• IRIAM - Vライブコミュニケーションアプリ: Rose to #27 from #31 (+4 positions)
• Pococha Live: Moved up to #22 from #24 (+2 positions)
• Signal - プライベートメッセンジャー: Advanced to #25 from #27 (+2 positions)
• WhatsApp Messenger: Slightly up to #6 from #7 (+1 position)

New Entries

Interestingly, there were no new entries in the charts this week, indicating a stable but highly competitive environment where existing players are managing to maintain their positions.

Top Performers

The top performers in the Social Networking category continue to hold strong positions:

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

Notable Drops

While many apps climbed the charts, some experienced declines:

• ビデオ通話で秘密の見せ合い - SAND: Dropped to #30 from #26 (-4 positions)

These movements reflect ongoing shifts in user behavior and preferences within the Japan App Store. As the demand for iOS apps continues to evolve, developers must adapt their strategies to maintain visibility and engagement in the competitive social networking landscape.