Top 5 Social Networking Apps in Middle East Q3 2025

In the third quarter of 2025, the top social networking applications in the Middle East demonstrated varied performance across downloads, active users, and revenue metrics. Here's a closer look at each app's quarterly trends, based on data from Sensor Tower.

Threads by Instagram, Inc. saw a fluctuating trend in weekly downloads. Starting the quarter at about 159K, downloads peaked mid-quarter at around 191K, before tapering off to approximately 138K by the end of September. Active users showed a steady increase, starting from 7.6M and reaching 8.4M by the quarter's end.

Telegram Messenger experienced a consistent revenue stream, with figures hovering around $300K to $350K. Downloads peaked at about 322K in late August, while active users rose from 27.8M to 28.3M, showcasing a robust engagement.

WhatsApp Messenger maintained a steady download rate, increasing from 238K to a peak of 286K in late September. Active user numbers were strong, rising slightly from 52.5M to 53.4M throughout the quarter.

Facebook showed consistent download growth, starting at 300K and ending at 333K. Revenue remained stable around $79K to $91K, with active users slightly declining from 25.6M to 25.3M.

Google Meet downloads increased from 46K to 57K by early September, before stabilizing. Active users saw a gradual rise from 4.9M to 5.4M, indicating growing usage.

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