Top 5 Communication Apps on Android in Nigeria: Q3 2025

The third quarter of 2025 saw notable trends in the performance of the top communication apps on the Android platform in Nigeria. The data, sourced from Sensor Tower, highlights key insights into downloads, revenue, and active users.

Telegram maintained a robust presence with weekly downloads peaking at about 107K in late September. Revenue saw a slight increase, peaking at approximately $26K in mid-August. Active users remained consistently high, fluctuating around 16M throughout the quarter.

SMS Virtual - Receive SMS experienced a steady revenue stream, reaching around $18K in early September. Downloads showed an upward trajectory in August, hitting over 10K, while active users saw a decline from 190K to 104K by the end of September.

Discord - Talk, Play, Hang Out had a mixed quarter with revenue decreasing gradually, starting at $15K and ending at $9.5K. Downloads were more volatile, with a peak of 28K in early September. Active users showed resilience, maintaining around 600K.

Vyke: Second Phone/2nd Line saw a decline in revenue, starting at $9.5K and dropping to $7.5K by the end of the quarter. Downloads remained relatively low, peaking at 3.5K in mid-September. Active users fluctuated around 40K, with a slight increase towards the end.

Snapchat showed strong performance in downloads, peaking at 116K in early September. Revenue remained stable, averaging around $7.5K. Active users hovered around 6.6M, showcasing consistent engagement.

These insights provide a snapshot of app performance trends in Nigeria, offering valuable data for stakeholders. For more detailed insights, visit Sensor Tower.