Top 5 Communication Apps on Android in Nigeria: Q3 2025

In the third quarter of 2025, the communication app landscape on Android in Nigeria presented intriguing trends. Here's a detailed look at the performance of the top five apps based on data from Sensor Tower.

WhatsApp Messenger maintained a strong presence with weekly downloads peaking at approximately 440K by late July. Its weekly active users surged towards the end of the quarter, reaching around 57.3M.

WhatsApp Business experienced a steady increase in weekly revenue, culminating in about $5.5K at the end of September. Downloads showed a high of 342K in mid-August, while active users remained stable, closing the quarter at 30.4M.

Snapchat saw its weekly revenue fluctuate, with a notable peak at $9.1K in early July. Downloads reached a high of 116K in the first week of September. Active users hovered around 6.6M by the end of the quarter.

Telegram showed consistent revenue generation, peaking at $26.3K in mid-August. Downloads climbed to 107K towards the end of September, while active users remained relatively stable, ending at 15.9M.

Truecaller: Spam Call Blocker experienced a peak in weekly downloads of 121K in early August. Revenue trends were steady, with a peak of $8.6K at the start of the quarter. Active users saw a rise, ending at 14.4M.

These insights underline the dynamic nature of communication apps in Nigeria. For more detailed analytics and trends, visit Sensor Tower.