Facebook Climbs 2 Spots in Ukraine's Top Free Social Networking Apps

Overview

On May 16, 2026, the Ukraine App Store witnessed notable movements within the Social Networking category. This week, several apps made significant gains, while others faced declines. The competition remains fierce as users continue to explore new ways to connect.

Top Climbers

This week’s top climbers have shown promising growth in the App Store charts. Here are the standout performers:

• Quests Inc - Offline Social: Climbed to #23 from #31 (+8 positions)
• Social Chat: Make New Friends: Jumped to #22 from #27 (+5 positions)
• BIGO LIVE-Live Stream, Go Live: Moved up to #28 from #32 (+4 positions)
• MaxMessenger: Improved to #30 from #34 (+4 positions)
• Facebook: Rose to #4 from #6 (+2 positions)

New Entries

In a rather static week for the Top Free Apps chart, there were no new entries in the Social Networking category. This highlights the strong competition among existing apps, which continue to battle for user attention.

Top Performers

The following apps have maintained their strong positions in the Ukraine App Store:

• Bump - hang with friends IRL: #1
• Threads: #2
• WhatsApp Messenger: #3
• Facebook: #4
• Google Meet: #5

Notable Drops

While many apps saw gains, not all were fortunate enough to maintain their standings:

• HiWaifu: Character AI: Dropped to #27 from #23 (-4 positions)

The movements in the App Store charts reflect the dynamic nature of the iOS apps market, especially in the Social Networking category. As user preferences evolve, developers must stay attuned to these trends to optimize their app strategies.