AI Insights · Timothy · January 2026
Top 5 Communication Apps on Android in Nigeria, Q4 2025
Explore the performance of leading communication apps on Android in Nigeria during Q4 2025, with insights on downloads, revenue, and active users.
In the fourth quarter of 2025, the Android platform in Nigeria saw significant activity in the communication apps category, with WhatsApp Messenger, WhatsApp Business, Snapchat, Telegram, and Truecaller: Spam Call Blocker leading the pack.
WhatsApp Messenger maintained a robust presence with weekly downloads peaking at approximately 650K in early November. The app's weekly active users largely remained stable around 61M, showcasing its dominant user base.
WhatsApp Business saw a steady increase in weekly revenue, reaching $8.1K in mid-November. Downloads peaked at 303K during the same period, while active users hovered around 32M, indicating consistent engagement.
Snapchat experienced a significant surge in weekly downloads, culminating at 262K in late December. The app's revenue also saw a rise, reaching $8.9K in the final weeks of the year, while active users increased to over 7.6M.
Telegram reported a peak in weekly revenue of $23K at the beginning of the quarter. Downloads and active users fluctuated, with downloads peaking at 102K in early December, and active users reaching a high of 17.2M by the start of December.
Truecaller: Spam Call Blocker maintained a stable revenue stream, with a peak of $7.5K in late December. Downloads were consistent, with a high of 79K in mid-December, while active users remained around 14M.
These insights highlight the dynamic landscape of communication apps in Nigeria on the Android platform during Q4 2025. For more detailed analytics, visit Sensor Tower.