Top 5 Social Networking Apps in UAE Q3 2025: Performance Insights

In the third quarter of 2025, the top social networking applications in the United Arab Emirates showcased varied performance trends across downloads, revenue, and active user metrics. Let's delve into the specifics of each app's performance based on data from Sensor Tower.

Threads from Instagram, Inc. saw a steady increase in weekly downloads, peaking at approximately 56K in late July. The app experienced a decline towards the end of September, closing at around 35K downloads. Weekly active users consistently exceeded 2M, reaching up to 2.34M by the quarter's end.

botim, published by Algento Cloud Computing Limited, experienced a peak in downloads at 64K in mid-August. Revenue trends were stable, with a peak of $14.3K in late July, and active users remained robust, hovering around 5.5M throughout the quarter.

Telegram Messenger showed fluctuations in weekly revenue, peaking at $112.9K in early September. Downloads were consistent, averaging around 50K weekly, while active users slightly decreased from 3.6M to 3.4M by the end of September.

WhatsApp Messenger maintained steady download numbers, averaging around 46K weekly. Active users remained strong, consistently above 7M throughout the quarter.

Google Meet observed a consistent user base, with active users increasing from 864K to 943K by the end of September. Downloads were stable, averaging around 13K weekly.

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