Top 5 Communication Apps in South America: Q1 2025 Performance

In the first quarter of 2025, the top communication apps in South America showcased varied performance metrics across downloads, revenue, and active users. This analysis, based on data from Sensor Tower, highlights the trends for the leading apps.

WhatsApp Messenger maintained a robust presence with weekly downloads peaking at 1.5M by mid-January, though it experienced a decline to 778K by the end of March. Revenue fluctuated modestly, reaching a high of $10 in late March, while active users consistently grew, culminating at approximately 326.6M.

WhatsApp Business saw steady weekly revenue growth, peaking at $101K in mid-March. Downloads hovered around 700K, with a slight tapering off towards the quarter's end. Active users increased steadily, reaching 86M by March.

Telegram experienced stable revenue trends, with a peak of $95K in late March. Downloads remained consistent, averaging around 800K, while active users saw a slight decline, ending at 86.4M.

Messenger showed a notable increase in revenue, reaching $278 in late February. Downloads decreased gradually to 405K by March's end, and active users showed a downward trend, closing the quarter at 78.7M.

Snapchat had a strong revenue performance, peaking at $9.9K in late March. Downloads started at 444K and decreased to 371K by March, while active users saw a decline, ending the quarter at 14.1M.

These insights reflect the dynamic nature of app performance in the region, with more detailed analytics available on Sensor Tower.