Q1 2025 Social Networking App Performance in Saudi Arabia

In the first quarter of 2025, social networking apps in Saudi Arabia showed varied performance across key metrics. Here’s a detailed look at the top five apps based on Sensor Tower data.

Threads by Instagram, Inc. saw its weekly downloads fluctuate, starting at approximately 84.7K and peaking at 91.2K in mid-January before gradually declining to around 75.5K by the end of March. The app maintained a strong presence with weekly active users increasing from 2.5M to 2.8M.

Telegram Messenger, from Telegram FZ-LLC, experienced a steady increase in weekly revenue, reaching $122.6K by the end of March. Downloads began robustly at 113.5K, peaking at 130.6K mid-January, and then settled back to 111.2K. Active users were slightly declining from 18.2M to 17.6M over the quarter.

WhatsApp Messenger had a notable download peak in early February at 271.3K, though it ended the quarter with a decrease to 100.1K. Active users remained stable, hovering around 29.6M throughout the quarter.

Facebook by Meta Platforms, Inc. showed consistent weekly revenue, closing March at $41.7K. Downloads saw a slight dip mid-quarter but recovered to 147.4K by the end. Active users increased marginally from 14.4M to 14.7M.

Lastly, Discord - Talk, Play, Hang Out maintained a steady revenue flow, peaking at $26.7K in late March. Downloads rose from 24.1K to 36.3K mid-March, before ending at 26.9K. Active users showed a positive trend, climbing from 1M to 1.2M.

These insights reflect the dynamic nature of the social networking landscape in Saudi Arabia, with further details available on Sensor Tower's platform.