pixiv Climbs 26 Spots in Japan's Social Networking App Charts

Overview

As of October 22, 2026, the Japan App Store has seen dynamic shifts in the Social Networking category. With no new entries this week, the spotlight is on the significant climbers and notable drops that define the current landscape. The competition remains fierce, and user engagement continues to drive these movements in the App Store charts.

Top Climbers

This week, several apps have made impressive gains:

• pixiv has climbed a remarkable 26 positions, now sitting at #21 (previously #47).
• Piik also made a notable ascent, moving up 12 spots to #22 from #34.
• foo ふー gained 5 positions, reaching #6 (previously #11).
• Signal - プライベートメッセンジャー increased by 5 spots to #27 (up from #32).
• IRIAM - Vライブコミュニケーションアプリ climbed 3 spots to #25 (previously #28).

New Entries

This week, there are no new entries in the top rankings for Social Networking apps. This trend indicates a consistent user preference for existing applications, suggesting that developers may need to innovate and enhance user experience to break into the charts.

Top Performers

The top performers in the Social Networking category continue to dominate the charts:

• setlog retains its stronghold at #1.
• Bump（旧Zenly） follows closely at #2.
• Threads maintains its position at #3.
• Facebook is at #4.
• Rakuten Link rounds out the top five at #5.
• foo ふー is also a notable performer at #6.

Notable Drops

While some apps are climbing, others are experiencing declines:

• WOLFS（ウルフズ）ゲイの出会い・友達・恋人探し has dropped 4 spots to #10 (from #6).
• BAND fell 4 positions as well, now at #29 (previously #25).

This week’s movements in the Japan App Store highlight the evolving landscape of Social Networking apps. As developers analyze these trends, understanding user preferences and engagement will be crucial for sustained success in the competitive App Store environment.