Top 5 Word Puzzle Games on Android in the UK: Q3 2025

In the third quarter of 2025, the word puzzle game genre on Android in the United Kingdom showcased intriguing trends in downloads, revenue, and active users. Here's a closer look at the top performers based on Sensor Tower's data.

Word Search Explorer from PlaySimple Games saw varied performance throughout Q3. Weekly downloads began at about 26.9K, experiencing a general decline before rebounding to 19.6K by the end of September. Revenue fluctuated with a peak of $609 in early August, concluding the quarter at approximately $581. Active users increased from 110K to a peak of 200.6K mid-quarter, finishing at 152.3K.

Crossword Master - Word Puzzle by Easybrain displayed steady growth. Weekly downloads rose from 7K to 10.9K, while revenue saw a modest increase, ending the quarter around $407. Active users showed consistent growth, starting at 69.6K and peaking at 79.6K in early September.

Connect Word: Association Game from Hitapps Games experienced a decline in weekly downloads from 9.9K to 2.3K. Revenue followed a similar downward trend, dropping to minimal values by the quarter's end. Active users also decreased significantly, ending at 21.8K.

NYT Games: Wordle & Crossword by The New York Times Company reported a steady revenue increase, peaking at $33.8K in early September. Downloads remained relatively stable, hovering around 4K to 6K. Active users consistently stayed over 400K, indicating a strong user base.

Finally, Zen Word® - Relax Puzzle Game from Oakever Games showed consistent revenue, averaging around $5.8K. Downloads increased from 3.7K to 5.3K, with active users peaking at 135.8K mid-quarter before declining to 93.4K.

For more insights into app performance, visit Sensor Tower's platform.