Top 5 Social Networking Apps in Nigeria, Q3 2025

In the third quarter of 2025, the social networking app landscape in Nigeria saw significant activity across both iOS and Android platforms. Here’s a closer look at the top five apps and their performance metrics during this period.

Telegram Messenger from Telegram FZ-LLC maintained a healthy presence with weekly downloads fluctuating between 135K and 175K. The app’s revenue peaked at around $29K mid-August and remained stable, with a final week close at approximately $27K. Active users hovered around 20M, experiencing minor fluctuations throughout the quarter.

BIGO LIVE-Live Stream, Go Live, published by BIGO TECHNOLOGY PTE. LTD., showed a steady weekly download rate, averaging around 50K. Revenue saw slight dips and peaks, ending the quarter at about $3.1K. Active user numbers varied, peaking at over 480K mid-September before a drop to 305K by the end of the quarter.

Vyke: Second Phone Number by Vyke Telecoms Limited experienced a consistent revenue stream, with weekly figures around $8K to $10K. Downloads were relatively stable, staying within the 2K to 3K range, while active users increased towards the end of the quarter, peaking at over 50K.

Dingtone: Phone Calls + Texts from Sixapps Limited had weekly downloads ranging from 8K to 13K, with revenue holding steady around $9K to $11K. Active users showed a positive trend, reaching over 38K by early August.

Finally, Bumpy – International Dating demonstrated an interesting growth pattern with a significant surge in downloads to over 42K in late September. Revenue also spiked, closing at over $6K, while active users climbed significantly, reaching 134K mid-September.

These insights, sourced from Sensor Tower, highlight the dynamic shifts within Nigeria's social networking app market. For more detailed analysis, visit Sensor Tower.