loveU Climbs 18 Spots in Japan's Social Networking Apps

Overview

As of November 5, 2026, the Japan App Store is witnessing dynamic shifts in the Social Networking category. This week, we observe significant climbs among several apps, with loveU（ラブユー） leading the charge by climbing 18 positions to secure the #24 spot in the Top Free Apps chart.

Top Climbers

This week’s top climbers showcase a mix of established names and emerging contenders:

• loveU（ラブユー）: Climbed to #24 from #42 (+18 positions)
• Weverse - アーティストとつながろう！: Climbed to #21 from #32 (+11 positions)
• Google Meet: Climbed to #8 from #11 (+3 positions)
• MuFre(ミューフレ): Climbed to #15 from #18 (+3 positions)
• WeChat: Climbed to #18 from #21 (+3 positions)

New Entries

This week, there were no new entries into the Top Free Apps chart in the Social Networking category. Developers are likely focusing on updates and marketing strategies to boost visibility and user engagement.

Top Performers

The competition remains intense among the top performers, with established apps continuing to dominate:

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

Notable Drops

While some apps are climbing, others are experiencing declines:

• BAND: Dropped to #23 from #15 (-8 positions)
• ラス恋 ‐ 40代 50代 60代のマッチングアプリ・出会い: Dropped to #30 from #26 (-4 positions)

The ongoing shifts in the Japan App Store charts highlight the competitive landscape of Social Networking apps. As developers analyze these trends, keeping an eye on user engagement and marketing strategies will be crucial for maintaining or improving chart positions.