Top 5 Social Networking Apps on iOS in Nigeria: Q2 2025 Performance

In the second quarter of 2025, the top social networking apps on iOS in Nigeria demonstrated varied performance trends, with Telegram Messenger, Facebook, WhatsApp Messenger, Threads, and Messenger leading the charts.

Telegram Messenger saw a fluctuating trend in weekly revenue, peaking at roughly $4.2K in early May. Weekly downloads varied significantly, reaching a high of around 38.4K in mid-May, while weekly active users remained relatively stable at approximately 4M throughout the quarter.

Facebook experienced modest weekly revenue, peaking at about $565 in early May. Downloads showed an upward trajectory, particularly in June, hitting 30.6K in mid-month. Active user numbers remained consistent, generally above 3.3M.

WhatsApp Messenger maintained a strong presence with weekly downloads peaking at about 28.7K in early June. The app's active user base consistently surpassed 10M, reflecting its widespread use in the region.

Threads had steady download numbers, with a notable increase reaching 18.9K by the end of June. Its active user count also rose, ending the quarter at approximately 526K.

Messenger had a stable download trend, with a peak of 15.5K in the last week of June. Active users showed a slight decline but remained around 1.4M.

These insights, derived from Sensor Tower data, highlight the dynamic landscape of social networking apps in Nigeria. For more detailed analysis and data, visit Sensor Tower.