Top 5 Communication Apps on Android in Russia: Q1 2025

In the first quarter of 2025, the performance of the top communication apps on Android in Russia showcased varying trends in downloads and active users. According to Sensor Tower, Telegram saw a fluctuation in weekly downloads, starting at approximately 395K and dropping to 239K by the end of March. Active users remained relatively stable, averaging around 87M throughout the quarter.

WhatsApp Messenger experienced a decline in weekly downloads, starting from 289K and decreasing to 151K by the end of the quarter. However, it maintained a strong presence with active users, averaging nearly 88M weekly.

The app t2. Новый уровень had a consistent download trend, beginning at 144K and ending with a slight increase to 130K. Active users showed some variability, peaking at over 14M in late January.

Snapchat downloads began at 171K, dropping to 103K by the end of March. Active users fluctuated, averaging about 4.5M, with a noticeable dip towards the end of the quarter.

Lastly, VPN - secure, fast VPN experienced an upward trend in downloads, peaking at 188K in mid-March. Active users also increased, reaching approximately 1.3M by the quarter's end.

For more detailed insights and data, Sensor Tower provides comprehensive analytics on app performance trends.