Top 5 Navigation Apps in the UK Q1 2023

In the first quarter of 2023, the top 5 navigation apps in the United Kingdom exhibited diverse trends in downloads and active users. Here's a detailed look at their performance, based on data from Sensor Tower.

Google Maps saw a steady increase in weekly downloads, starting from 64.5K in late December and reaching a peak of around 91.4K by mid-March. Active users also showed a consistent upward trend, growing from approximately 9.3M to 9.7M over the quarter.

Waze Navigation & Live Traffic experienced fluctuating download numbers, beginning with 47.2K in late December and ending with 43.9K by the end of March. Active users fluctuated as well, peaking at around 2.7M in mid-January before declining to approximately 2.5M by the end of the quarter.

TfL Go: Live Tube, Bus & Rail had notable download spikes, particularly in mid-March with around 39.9K downloads. Active users rose from 184K in late December to approximately 215K by mid-March, indicating a growing user base.

what3words: Navigation & Maps showed a steady download rate, with a notable increase to 43.9K in early February. Active users remained relatively stable, starting at 165K in late December and ending at around 150K by the end of March.

Citymapper: All Live Transit experienced a significant rise in downloads, particularly in mid-March with 26.5K downloads. Active users also increased, from 376K in late December to approximately 486K by mid-March, showing a growing engagement with the app.

For more detailed insights and data, visit Sensor Tower.