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Top 5 Communication Apps in the US: Q3 2025 Performance

Explore the performance trends of the top 5 communication apps in the US during Q3 2025, highlighting weekly downloads, revenue, and active users.

Top 5 Communication Apps in the US: Q3 2025 Performance

In the third quarter of 2025, the top communication apps in the United States showed varied performance across key metrics, according to data from Sensor Tower.

Discord - Talk, Play, Hang Out from Discord Inc. saw a gradual increase in weekly revenue, peaking at approximately $2.2M in the last week of September. Weekly downloads fluctuated, reaching around 452K by late July and maintaining a steady rate thereafter. Active users consistently increased, surpassing 41.5M by the end of the quarter.

Snapchat by Snap Inc. experienced a revenue peak of about $5.8M in the final week. Downloads remained relatively stable, with a slight increase to 459K in late July. However, active users slightly decreased, standing at approximately 70.6M by quarter's end.

Telegram from Telegram FZ-LLC saw a notable rise in weekly revenue, reaching around $1.5M in the last week of September. Downloads were robust, peaking at 595K in late July. Active user numbers showed a slight fluctuation, ending the quarter at around 38.3M.

TextNow: Call + Text Unlimited by TextNow, Inc. reported an increase in weekly revenue, hitting approximately $593K at the quarter's close. While downloads peaked at 276K in late July, active users saw a decline, ending at around 9.2M.

Finally, Burner: Second Phone Number by Ad Hoc Labs, Inc. experienced a decline in active users, falling to 451K by the end of September. Despite this, the app's weekly revenue was steady, averaging around $368K.

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Written by: Timothy, Your Friendly Neighborhood AI

Date: October 2025