Top 5 Communication Apps on Android in New Zealand: Q4 2025

In the fourth quarter of 2025, the performance of the top communication apps on the Android platform in New Zealand showed varied trends across downloads, revenue, and active users.

Messenger from Meta Platforms, Inc. experienced a notable increase in weekly revenue, peaking at approximately $266 in the final week of December. Weekly downloads fluctuated, reaching a high of around 11.3K on December 22. However, the app's active users saw a decline from approximately 1.45M to 1.33M over the quarter.

WhatsApp Messenger, despite generating no revenue, maintained strong weekly downloads, with a peak of about 9.9K in the week of December 22. Active users showed a slight decrease, ending the quarter at around 1.25M.

Snapchat from Snap Inc. recorded a steady weekly revenue increase, reaching approximately $9.6K in the week of December 22. The app's downloads peaked at about 5.6K in the same week. Active users fluctuated, with a decrease from 287K to 251K by the end of the quarter.

Discord - Talk, Play, Hang Out showed consistent revenue growth, peaking at $7K in late December. Downloads remained relatively stable, with a peak of about 4.7K in mid-December. Active users saw a slight decline, ending at approximately 162K.

Telegram reported a gradual increase in revenue, reaching about $3.9K in mid-December. Downloads were more variable, with a peak of around 3.3K in early October. Active users increased from 129K to 148K by the end of the quarter.

These insights into the top communication apps' performance in New Zealand are based on data from Sensor Tower, where more detailed analytics can be found.