NewMatch Climbs 9 Spots in Japan's Social Networking Apps

Overview

As of October 15, 2026, the Japan App Store has seen notable movements in the Social Networking category. This week, we highlight significant climbs, consistent performers, and a few unexpected drops in the top free apps chart.

Top Climbers

This week, the biggest movers in the App Store charts include:

• NewMatch 友だちから始まる、新しい出会い: Climbed to #27 from #36, gaining 9 positions.
• Google Meet: Moved up to #6 from #9, a gain of 3 positions.
• WeChat: Climbed to #17, previously at #20, with a 3-position increase.
• ＋メッセージ（プラスメッセージ）: Up to #18 from #21, gaining 3 positions.
• カカオトーク KakaoTalk: Moved up to #20, previously at #23, also gaining 3 positions.

New Entries

There are no new entries in the top free apps chart this week. However, existing apps continue to maintain strong positions.

Top Performers

The following apps are holding strong in the top positions:

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

Notable Drops

In contrast to the climbers, some apps have experienced notable declines:

• Jagat-位置情報共有アプリ: Dropped to #22 from #18, a decrease of 4 positions.

In summary, the Japan App Store continues to showcase dynamic shifts in the Social Networking category, with apps like NewMatch making impressive gains. Monitoring these trends is essential for developers looking to optimize their strategies in this competitive landscape.