Top 5 Social Networking Apps in the US Q3 2025

The third quarter of 2025 showcased some interesting trends for the leading social networking applications in the United States on a unified platform. Here’s a breakdown of the performance of the top five apps, with data provided by Sensor Tower.

Threads maintained a robust presence with weekly downloads peaking at around 1.1M in late July. Despite a slight dip, the app closed the quarter with approximately 734K downloads in the last week of September. Active users also showed a strong presence, rising to nearly 49.2M mid-September before stabilizing at 47.8M by the end of the quarter.

WhatsApp Messenger experienced a consistent download rate, peaking at about 895K in late August. Active users slightly decreased from 123.3M to 119.2M throughout the quarter. Revenue saw minor fluctuations, with a small peak of $26 in mid-July.

Telegram Messenger showed a steady increase in revenue, reaching approximately $1.5M by the end of September. Weekly downloads fluctuated around 500K, with a peak of 595K in late July. Active users remained relatively stable, closing the quarter at around 38.3M.

Discord - Talk, Play, Hang Out saw a gradual rise in revenue, culminating in approximately $2.2M at the end of September. Downloads showed a consistent pattern, averaging around 400K. Active users slightly increased, reaching 41.5M by the quarter's end.

Facebook maintained a steady download rate, peaking at 582K in the last week of September. Revenue experienced a gradual decline, ending the quarter at $651K. Active users remained stable, fluctuating around 175M.

For more detailed insights and data, visit Sensor Tower.