Top Word Puzzle Games in the US: Q3 2025 Performance

In the third quarter of 2025, the top word puzzle games on the unified platform in the United States demonstrated varied performance trends. This data, sourced from Sensor Tower, offers insights into downloads, revenue, and active user metrics.

Word Search Explorer® from PlaySimple Games Pte Ltd saw fluctuations in weekly downloads, peaking at around 243K in mid-September. Weekly revenue showed a gradual decline, starting at approximately $29.4K and ending the quarter at $15.5K. Active users grew steadily, reaching over 896K towards the end of August.

NYT Games: Wordle & Crossword by The New York Times Company maintained a strong revenue stream, with a notable increase to $1.9M in late August. Downloads remained relatively stable around 85K to 99K. The game consistently engaged over 9.5M active users each week.

Connect Word Association Game, developed by Hitapps Games LTD, experienced a decline in weekly downloads from 141K in June to about 76K by the end of September. Revenue decreased to a low of $909, but climbed back to $4.2K by the quarter's end. Active user numbers also dropped but stabilized around 384K.

Wordscapes from PeopleFun, Inc. showed consistent weekly revenue, ending at $444K. Downloads slightly decreased over the quarter, while active users peaked at nearly 5M in late September.

Zen Word® - Relax Puzzle Game by Oakever Games saw a steady increase in downloads, reaching approximately 68K in late September. Revenue remained stable, averaging around $160K weekly. Active user numbers fluctuated, ending the quarter with over 806K.

These trends highlight the dynamic nature of the word puzzle game market in the US. For more detailed insights, visit Sensor Tower.