Top 5 Communication Apps Performance in Nigeria Q3 2025

In the third quarter of 2025, the performance of the top communication apps on a unified platform in Nigeria showcased interesting trends. According to Sensor Tower, these apps have experienced varying patterns in downloads, revenue, and active user engagement.

Telegram from Telegram FZ-LLC saw a steady increase in weekly revenue, peaking at around $29K in mid-August. Weekly downloads fluctuated, reaching a high of approximately 176K in late September. Active users remained relatively stable, with slight fluctuations, ending the quarter at around 20.7M.

SMS Virtual - Receive SMS by Tecrow LLP experienced a gradual increase in revenue, peaking at $19.6K in early September. Downloads peaked at approximately 12K in mid-September, while active users showed a downward trend, ending the quarter at about 118K.

Discord - Talk, Play, Hang Out from Discord Inc. had a declining trend in revenue, dropping to around $9.9K by the end of September. Downloads spiked at over 38K in early September, while active users remained robust, peaking at approximately 798K in mid-September.

Vyke: Second Phone/2nd Line by Vyke Holding Limited showed a gradual decline in revenue, settling around $8.6K by the end of the quarter. Downloads varied, peaking at about 3.8K in late September, while active users increased, ending the quarter at around 51K.

Snapchat from Snap Inc. experienced a rise in revenue, peaking at $15.1K in late August. Downloads fluctuated, reaching a high of around 138K in early September, while active users remained stable, ending the quarter at approximately 11.6M.

These insights reflect the dynamic nature of the communication app market in Nigeria, with varying performance trends across different metrics. For more detailed analysis and data, visit Sensor Tower.