Top 5 Communication Apps on Android in the Middle East, Q1 2025

In the first quarter of 2025, the performance of leading communication apps on the Android platform in the Middle East showcased diverse trends. Here, we analyze the top five apps based on their weekly downloads, revenue, and active users, with data sourced from Sensor Tower.

WhatsApp Messenger demonstrated a fluctuating trend in weekly downloads, peaking at around 376K in early February before gradually declining to 164K by the end of March. Active users remained stable, hovering around 40M weekly throughout the quarter.

Snapchat showed a consistent weekly revenue pattern, with earnings reaching up to $60K by late February. The app's downloads experienced a slight increase towards the end of March, reaching 200K, while active users fluctuated slightly, ending the quarter at approximately 9.9M.

Telegram saw a steady increase in weekly revenue, culminating in $71K by the end of March. Downloads varied, starting strong at 157K in early January and ending with a similar figure of 143K. Active users showed a slight decline, from 18.2M at the start to 17.6M by the end of the quarter.

WhatsApp Business achieved steady revenue growth, peaking at $18K in late February. Downloads reached a high of 200K in mid-January before stabilizing around 163K. Active users remained consistent, with minor fluctuations around 13.7M.

Messenger maintained a low revenue profile, with a notable spike to $508 in early March. Weekly downloads started strong at 160K, dipping slightly mid-quarter, and recovering to 140K by March's end. Active users showed a gradual increase, reaching 15.6M by the quarter's close.

For more detailed insights and data, visit Sensor Tower's platform.