Social+ (Social plus) is the industry term for apps that make community inseparable from the core experience. Popularized by a16z in 2020, it blends utility with genuine peer connection — driving superior retention and organic growth.
Most apps lose 93% of users by day 30. Discover how activity feeds and social-triggered notifications harness social proof to cut churn by 35–52%, create daily habits, and turn one-time visitors into loyal community members.
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Most games lose 95% of players by day 30. Yet studios adding a gaming social SDK see 2–3× higher D30 retention. In-game communities, guilds, and real-time chat turn solo players into loyal daily users. Here’s exactly how to build sticky communities that boost retention and revenue.
Want to boost your app’s day-30 retention by up to 3x? Adding real-time in-app messaging with a modern chat SDK is one of the fastest and most effective ways to turn passive users into active, loyal community members. Here’s exactly how to do it.
Discover how an Activity Feed SDK powers personalized, viral social experiences. This complete step-by-step guide shows you how to build smart, real-time feeds that boost engagement, virality, and long-term retention in 2026.
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Most social SDK rollouts fail because teams fly blind on metrics. Discover the 10 essential KPIs every implementation must track in 2026 — retention by cohort, engagement depth, LTV uplift, network density, and more.
Discover the essential 2026 security best practices for real-time chat and social SDKs — end-to-end encryption, strong authentication, moderation, and compliance — that protect user data and keep your community safe from day one.
Portfolio sharing, group investing and live trading rooms
Study groups, peer leaderboards and live classrooms
Group trip planning and real-time shared experiences
Live shopping, group buys and influencer feeds
Challenges, kudos and community workout streaks
Guilds, leaderboards and watch parties
Fan communities, fantasy leagues and live match chats
Secure care-team chat, patient support circles and family hubs
Live voice rooms, creator AMAs and podcast communities