Top 5 Communication Apps Performance in Nigeria Q2 2025

In the second quarter of 2025, the communication app landscape in Nigeria saw significant activity across top platforms, with data provided by Sensor Tower offering valuable insights.

Telegram experienced fluctuations in weekly downloads, peaking at around 151K in early April before stabilizing at approximately 140K by the end of June. Revenue trends showed a gradual increase, reaching a high of about $27.6K in late June. Active users remained steady, hovering around 20.8M throughout the quarter.

Discord - Talk, Play, Hang Out maintained a consistent presence with weekly downloads averaging around 21K, with a notable spike to 34.3K in early May. Revenue increased gradually, ending the quarter at $16.2K. Active user numbers saw a peak of 805K in late May.

SMS Virtual - Receive SMS showed a rise in weekly revenue, reaching $17.5K by the end of June. Downloads were variable, with a high of 17.4K in early June. Active users peaked in early June at approximately 83K.

Vyke: Second Phone/2nd Line saw a gradual increase in revenue, peaking at $10.3K by the end of June. Downloads fluctuated, with a high of 4.7K in late June. Active users remained around 45K throughout the quarter.

Snapchat had the highest download numbers, peaking at 195K in early June. Revenue increased steadily to $13.1K by the end of the quarter. Active users showed slight fluctuations, maintaining around 12.3M.

These trends reflect the dynamic nature of the communication app market in Nigeria, with each app showing unique patterns in user engagement and revenue generation. For more detailed insights, visit Sensor Tower.