Top Communication Apps in Italy: Q3 2025 Performance

In the third quarter of 2025, the communication app landscape in Italy showcased dynamic trends across various metrics. Using data from Sensor Tower, we analyze the performance of the top five communication apps on a unified platform.

WhatsApp Messenger maintained a strong presence with weekly downloads fluctuating between 41K and 54K. The app exhibited a stable trend in weekly active users, hovering around 38.7M to 39M.

Telegram experienced a consistent increase in weekly revenue, peaking at approximately $101K in mid-September. Weekly downloads remained robust, ranging from 51K to 61K, while active users showed an upward trajectory, reaching over 15M by the end of the quarter.

IO, l'app dei servizi pubblici saw a remarkable increase in weekly downloads, peaking at about 91K at the end of September. The app also witnessed growth in active users, climbing to over 4.7M during the quarter.

Messenger from Meta Platforms showed modest revenue figures, with a slight increase towards the end of September, reaching $447. Weekly downloads were steady, ranging from 28K to 36K, while active users saw a gradual decline, ending the quarter at approximately 9.9M.

Snapchat generated a steady revenue stream, peaking at around $12K in mid-September. Downloads showed a downward trend, starting from 39K and dropping to 30K by the end of the quarter. Active users also declined, from 2.7M to just over 2M.

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