Top 5 Communication Apps on Android in the UK: Q4 2025

In the fourth quarter of 2025, the top communication apps on the Android platform in the United Kingdom demonstrated varied performance metrics in terms of downloads, revenue, and active users, as reported by Sensor Tower.

WhatsApp Messenger saw a consistent trend in weekly downloads, peaking at approximately 74K in early November. Its weekly active users remained stable, hovering around 24.5M throughout the quarter. Revenue was sporadic, with peaks of $11 in late October and $8 in late December.

Messenger showed a steady increase in revenue, reaching around $3.3K by the week of December 22. Downloads fluctuated, with a notable increase to nearly 79K in the same week. Active users peaked at 11M around the end of December, maintaining a stable user base throughout the period.

Telegram experienced consistent revenue growth, culminating in a high of $72K in the final week of December. Downloads varied slightly, with a peak of about 49K in mid-October. Active users saw some fluctuation, starting at 4.1M and dipping to 3.8M by mid-December, before recovering slightly.

Snapchat achieved significant revenue peaks, with the highest being $122K in late December. Downloads increased towards the end of the quarter, reaching 55K. Active users remained around 4.4M, with minor fluctuations throughout the quarter.

Discord - Talk, Play, Hang Out maintained a steady revenue stream, peaking at $92K in late December. Downloads saw a notable rise to 40K in the same period. Active users consistently increased, reaching 2.3M by the end of the year.

These insights from Sensor Tower highlight the dynamic nature of user engagement and monetization strategies within the UK's communication app sector on Android during Q4 2025. For more detailed analytics, visit Sensor Tower's platform.