According to SocialPeta, around 28K short dramas were actively advertised during the period, marking a slight WoW decline of 1.36%, while approximately 5.1K new titles launched this week, accounting for 17.98% of total active dramas.

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In April 2026, SocialPeta analyzed global mobile apps with the maximum downloads, alongside revenue performance across the App Store and Google Play.

In April 2026, SocialPeta analyzed global mobile app ad creatives to reveal which publishers and titles are leading in creative volume, formats, and campaign performance across both the App Store and Google Play. This report provides actionable insights for mobile app marketers, UA teams, and publishers aiming to optimize advertising strategies and creative execution.

According to SocialPeta, approximately 26,000 short dramas were actively promoted during the period, up 14.52% week over week, while around 6,100 new short dramas were launched, accounting for approximately 23.41% of all active titles.

According to the data, there were approximately 26,000 active short dramas running during this period, marking a 14.52% month-on-month increase. Among them, around 6,100 were newly launched titles, accounting for 23.41% of the total market.

According to SocialPeta data, there were approximately 22,500 active short dramas running during this period, marking a 2.27% week-on-week increase. Among them, around 4,900 were newly launched titles, accounting for 21.78% of the total market. Notably, AI manga-dramas continue their upward trend, with 1,500 active titles now making up over 6.67% of the current market landscape.

From the early days of formulaic power fantasies and boundary-pushing content to the middle phase where platforms competed on quality, volume, and tech, short dramas have undergone multiple 'iterations.' Now, swept up in the Sora/Seedance 2.0 AI wave, the industry has finally evolved into 'Actorless Dramas.' AI-simulated avatars have replaced real actors; and while they are still recognizably AI, there is no significant drop in the viewing experience. In fact, for specific genres like fantasy and werewolf stories, AI actually holds a distinct creative advantage.

According to SocialPeta, approximately 22,000 short dramas were actively running during this period, marking a 9.61% week-on-week increase. Among them, around 4,800 were newly launched titles, accounting for approximately 21.77% of all active short dramas, reflecting a steady influx of fresh content into the market.