Top 5 Social Networking Apps in Europe Q3 2025: Unified Platform Insights

In the third quarter of 2025, the European social networking app landscape showed diverse trends across the top five applications, as revealed by Sensor Tower's data.

Threads from Instagram, Inc. saw its weekly downloads peaking at around 1.2M in mid-July, before gradually declining to 796K by the end of September. The app maintained a solid user base, with weekly active users increasing from approximately 47.4M to nearly 50M over the quarter.

Telegram Messenger demonstrated robust financial performance, with weekly revenue rising to about $2.3M by the end of September. Downloads fluctuated slightly but remained strong, averaging over 1.1M weekly. Active users showed a slight increase, reaching approximately 246.7M.

WhatsApp Messenger displayed steady download numbers, with a late-quarter surge to 1.3M in mid-September. Revenue remained relatively flat, hovering around $150 weekly, while active users consistently exceeded 510M.

MAX: общение, звонки, сервисы experienced a significant increase in downloads, peaking at 850K in late September. Active users grew from 920K to nearly 7.7M, indicating a strong upward trend throughout the quarter.

Facebook by Meta Platforms, Inc. maintained stable revenue, averaging over $350K weekly. Downloads remained consistent, with a slight dip in early August but recovering to 930K by the end of September. Active users saw a small decline, ending the quarter at approximately 185M.

These insights highlight the dynamic nature of social networking apps in Europe. For more detailed analytics and data, visit Sensor Tower.