Top 5 Navigation and Maps Apps in Europe for Q1 2023

In the first quarter of 2023, Europe's top navigation and maps applications exhibited notable trends in downloads and user engagement. Here’s a detailed look at how each app performed, based on data from Sensor Tower.

Google Maps consistently led the way with impressive download numbers. Weekly downloads ranged from approximately 594K at the start of the quarter to a high of 794K in mid-February. The app maintained a robust active user base, starting the quarter with 71.3M users and experiencing a slight increase to 73.1M by the end of March.

Waze Navigation & Live Traffic saw a varied download pattern. Downloads fluctuated between 286K and 360K, peaking in the last week of December. Active users for Waze started at 16.3M and saw some decline, ending the quarter at around 15.1M.

Google Earth had stable download numbers, with figures hovering around 206K to 303K, and a notable spike in mid-March. Active user numbers remained relatively steady, starting at 1.8M and ending the quarter at around 1.9M.

Yandex Maps & Navigator demonstrated consistent weekly downloads, with numbers ranging from 223K to 261K. The app's active user base grew from 11.8M in late December to 12M by the end of March. Weekly revenue for Yandex Maps & Navigator showed steady figures, peaking at around $4.8K in late February.

Yandex Navi – navigation, maps also showed strong performance. Weekly downloads varied between 163K and 204K, with a steady increase toward the end of the quarter. Active users for Yandex Navi started at 4.9M and slightly decreased to 4.4M by the end of March. Weekly revenue saw a peak of approximately $14K in late February.

For more detailed insights and analysis, visit Sensor Tower.