Top 5 Social Networking Apps in the UK: Q3 2025 Performance Overview

In the third quarter of 2025, the top social networking applications in the United Kingdom showcased varied performance metrics on a unified platform, incorporating both iOS and Android data. Here's a closer look at the trends of these popular apps.

Threads from Instagram, Inc. experienced fluctuating weekly downloads, peaking at around 161K in mid-July and gradually decreasing to approximately 91K by the end of September. Meanwhile, its weekly active users remained relatively stable, hovering around 7.5M to 7.8M throughout the quarter.

WhatsApp Messenger maintained a robust user base with weekly active users consistently above 51M, reaching up to 52M by late September. Weekly downloads showed a slight decline initially but recovered to about 94K in the final week. Revenue trends were minimal, with occasional peaks reaching up to $17.

Telegram Messenger demonstrated a steady increase in weekly revenue, climbing from approximately $129K at the start of the quarter to nearly $190K by the end. Downloads remained stable, around 87K to 105K weekly, while active users saw a slight decline from 8.5M to 7.8M.

Life360: Stay Connected & Safe showed a positive trend in revenue, starting at $214K and reaching approximately $265K by September's end. Weekly downloads peaked at around 104K in early September before tapering off. Active users increased steadily, surpassing 5.6M.

Finally, Facebook from Meta Platforms, Inc. had stable weekly downloads, peaking at about 108K in late August. Revenue saw a slight decrease over the quarter, from $100K to around $84K. Active users remained stable, consistently around 27M.

These insights are based on data from Sensor Tower; for more detailed analytics, visit their platform.