Top 5 Social Networking Apps in the Middle East: Q2 2025 Performance

In the second quarter of 2025, the top social networking applications in the Middle East showed varied performance across downloads and active user engagement. Here’s a breakdown of how each app fared during this period.

Threads from Instagram, Inc. saw weekly downloads start at around 194K and fluctuate slightly, peaking at 204K in early June. Active users began the quarter at approximately 6.5M, experiencing a general upward trend, reaching 6.6M by the end of June. Revenue remained at zero throughout the quarter.

Telegram Messenger maintained a strong presence with weekly downloads ranging from 204K to a high of 273K in mid-June. Revenue showed a steady performance, starting at $322K and closing at $316K. Active users were consistently high, around 28M, with slight fluctuations throughout the quarter.

WhatsApp Messenger continued to dominate with impressive download numbers, peaking at 286K in early June. Active users remained stable around 60M, indicating sustained engagement. Revenue was not a focus for this app during the quarter.

Widgetable: Besties & Couples experienced a significant surge in downloads, notably jumping to 244K in early June. Revenue followed a similar trend, climbing to $6.1K in the same period. Active users also increased, reaching over 509K by mid-June.

Facebook showed consistent performance with weekly downloads hovering around 300K. Revenue peaked at $91K in late June, while active users remained robust, averaging around 30M throughout the quarter.

These insights, provided by Sensor Tower, illustrate the dynamic landscape of social networking apps in the Middle East. For more detailed analytics, visit Sensor Tower’s platform.