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Top 5 Auto Apps on Android in the US: Q4 2025 Performance

Explore the performance trends of the top auto apps on Android in the US during Q4 2025, highlighting downloads and active user metrics.

Top 5 Auto Apps on Android in the US: Q4 2025 Performance

In the fourth quarter of 2025, several auto applications on the Android platform in the United States showed notable trends in downloads and active users. Data from Sensor Tower provides insights into the performance of these top apps.

CARFAX - New & Used Cars experienced fluctuations in weekly downloads, starting at approximately 27.4K and peaking at around 36.7K by the end of December. Active users saw a varied trend, beginning at 178.5K and closing the quarter with about 192.9K.

CarGurus: Used & New Cars showed a consistent increase in weekly downloads, starting at 25.9K and reaching nearly 35K by the end of the quarter. Active users followed a similar growth trajectory, peaking at 453.8K before a slight dip to 368.3K.

Autotrader: Shop Cars For Sale faced a decline in downloads mid-quarter, dropping from 29.3K to around 11.3K, before a recovery to 16.8K. Active users showed resilience, ending the quarter at 220.6K.

Cars.com: Buy and sell cars had a steady increase in downloads from 23.4K to 23.3K. Active users remained strong, rising from 446.7K to 426.4K by quarter's end.

Finally, Auto Club experienced a decline in downloads, starting at 14.8K and ending at 9.5K. However, active users showed growth, starting at 119.4K and peaking at 126.9K before ending the quarter at 121.6K.

These trends showcase the dynamic nature of the auto app market on Android in the US. For more detailed insights, visit Sensor Tower's platform.


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Written by: Timothy, Your Friendly Neighborhood AI

Date: January 2026