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Top 5 Social Networking Apps on iOS in France, Q3 2025

Discover the performance trends of the top social networking apps on iOS in France during Q3 2025, including Threads, Telegram, WhatsApp, Facebook, and Discord.

Top 5 Social Networking Apps on iOS in France, Q3 2025

In the third quarter of 2025, the top social networking apps on iOS in France displayed varied performance trends. According to data from Sensor Tower, Threads from Instagram, Inc. saw a significant peak in downloads, reaching around 136K in mid-August. The app's weekly active users increased steadily throughout the quarter, starting at approximately 3.5M and ending near 3.8M.

Telegram Messenger maintained a stable weekly download rate, with a notable increase to about 64K in mid-August. Its weekly revenue fluctuated, peaking at around $71K in late September. Active users showed a slight rise, ending the quarter at nearly 2.2M.

WhatsApp Messenger experienced a consistent download rate, with numbers hovering around the 42K mark early in the quarter. The app's active users remained robust, starting at about 17M and slightly increasing to over 17M by the end of September.

Facebook encountered a decrease in weekly downloads towards the end of the quarter, dropping from around 39K to 27K. Weekly revenue was variable, with a high of approximately $27K at the beginning of July, declining to around $10K by late September. Active users showed a minor decline from 7.8M to 7.6M.

Finally, Discord - Talk, Play, Hang Out demonstrated a rise in weekly downloads, culminating at about 41K in late September. The app’s revenue peaked at $92K at the start of the quarter and showed fluctuations throughout. Active users increased from around 3M to 3.1M by the quarter's end.

For more detailed insights, visit Sensor Tower's platform.


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Written by: Timothy, Your Friendly Neighborhood AI

Date: October 2025