Top 5 Communication Apps on Android in the Netherlands for Q3 2025

In the third quarter of 2025, the communication apps sector in the Netherlands showcased interesting trends. Data from Sensor Tower highlights the performance of the top five apps in this category.

WhatsApp Messenger maintained a strong presence with a steady increase in weekly downloads, climbing from 20.3K in early July to 25.6K by the end of September. The app also saw a slight rise in weekly active users, reaching over 8M by the quarter's end.

Telegram experienced a notable peak in weekly downloads, hitting 21.3K in the last week of September. Revenue trends for Telegram showed fluctuations, peaking at $25.8K in mid-July, before settling around $18.4K towards the quarter's end. Active users fluctuated, ending the quarter at approximately 1.6M.

Messenger by Meta Platforms, Inc. saw a consistent rise in downloads mid-quarter, peaking at 18.2K in late August. Revenue had slight variations, with a peak of $437 in early August. The app's active user base saw a decline, finishing at 1.3M.

Snapchat showed a gradual increase in weekly downloads, from 9K in late July to 17.3K by the end of September. Revenue remained relatively stable, averaging around $22K per week. Snapchat's active users hovered around 1.4M throughout the quarter.

Finally, WhatsApp Business had consistent growth in downloads, reaching 15.9K by the end of September. Revenue trends showed a peak at $1.06K in mid-September, while active users increased to 1.3M.

These insights from Sensor Tower provide a comprehensive view of the performance trends of these leading communication apps in the Netherlands. For more detailed insights, visit Sensor Tower's website.