Howbout Climbs 9 Spots in US Social Networking App Store Charts

Overview

As of May 11, 2026, the United States App Store has seen dynamic movements within the Social Networking category. This week, Howbout has made significant strides, climbing 9 positions to land at #30. With no new entries this week, the focus remains on the existing contenders and their chart movements.

Top Climbers

This week’s top climbers in the App Store charts reflect the competitive nature of social networking apps:

• Howbout: shared calendar - #30 (was #39, +9 positions)
• Widgetable: Besties & Couples - #14 (was #20, +6 positions)
• SoulTalk: AI Friends Chat - #25 (was #27, +2 positions)
• Yubo: Chat Meet & Make Friends - #28 (was #30, +2 positions)
• Facebook - #3 (was #4, +1 positions)

New Entries

In a week without any new entries, the focus remains on established players. The absence of fresh contenders highlights the competitive landscape of the Social Networking apps in the US.

Top Performers

The top performers continue to dominate the charts, showcasing the strong user engagement and loyalty towards these apps:

• Threads - #1
• WhatsApp Messenger - #2
• Facebook - #3
• Life360: Stay Connected & Safe - #4
• Telegram Messenger - #5
• Discord - #6
• Messenger - #7
• Google Meet - #8
• TextNow - #9
• Signal - #10

Notable Drops

While many apps maintain their positions, BAND - App for all groups has experienced a notable drop, falling from #16 to #21, a decline of 5 positions. This shift indicates the potential volatility within the market and highlights the need for ongoing user engagement strategies.

As we continue to monitor the US App Store trends, the movements of these iOS apps provide valuable insights into user preferences and market dynamics within the social networking landscape.