Top 5 Communication Apps on Android in Kenya: Q1 2025

In the first quarter of 2025, the top communication apps on Android in Kenya showed diverse performance trends, according to data from Sensor Tower.

WhatsApp Messenger saw a fluctuating pattern in weekly downloads, starting strong with over 216K in early January before declining to around 91K by the end of March. Despite this, weekly active users consistently increased, reaching approximately 18M by the quarter's end.

WhatsApp Business maintained a steady revenue stream, peaking at about $491 in mid-March. Downloads showed a decline from 82K in January to 53K by March's end, while active users saw a peak in mid-February at around 6.5M before ending the quarter just over 6M.

Truecaller: Spam Call Blocker experienced a revenue high of approximately $2.3K in late February. Downloads fluctuated, with a notable peak of nearly 68K in early February, while active users consistently grew, reaching nearly 5.9M by the end of March.

Snapchat had a steady increase in revenue, culminating at about $458 at the end of March. Downloads varied, peaking at 66K initially and closing the quarter with 57K. Active users showed a notable rise, ending at around 2.7M.

Finally, Messenger had stable download numbers, though they decreased over the quarter from 46K to 36K. Active users remained relatively stable, fluctuating around the 1.9M mark.

These insights highlight the dynamic nature of app performance in the Kenyan market. For more detailed data and insights, visit Sensor Tower.