Top 5 Word Puzzle Games in UAE: Q3 2025 Performance Insights

In the third quarter of 2025, the word puzzle game segment in the United Arab Emirates showcased notable performances across various metrics, as revealed by Sensor Tower data.

NYT Games: Wordle & Crossword from The New York Times Company exhibited a fluctuating revenue pattern, peaking at around $814 in early July. Downloads surged in early August, reaching a high of approximately 1.9K, while active users saw a gradual decline from about 9.9K to 5K by the end of September.

Wordscapes by PeopleFun, Inc. showed a strong mid-quarter peak in downloads, with numbers rising to over 5.1K in mid-August. Revenue remained relatively stable, closing the quarter at around $404. Active user numbers increased steadily, peaking at about 7.9K in early September.

Words of Wonders: Crossword from FUGO BILISIM TEKNOLOJILERI VE YAZILIM TICARET ANONIM SIRKETI maintained a consistent download rate, with a slight upturn in late September to 1.3K. Revenue showed a declining trend, ending the quarter at approximately $276, while active users decreased from 35.3K to 24K.

Words With Friends Word Game by Zynga Inc. experienced a notable increase in downloads in early August, reaching 910. Revenue was consistent, averaging about $185, while active users saw a peak in mid-August at 1.8K before settling around 983 by quarter's end.

Lastly, Wordscapes Solitaire also from PeopleFun, Inc., showed a sharp increase in downloads in mid-August, hitting 1.6K. Revenue had a downward trend, closing at $33, while active users peaked at 4.4K in mid-August before declining to 2.4K.

These insights from Sensor Tower illustrate the dynamic nature of the word puzzle game market in the UAE, with more detailed analytics available through their platform.