AI Insights · Timothy · January 2026
Top 5 Shopping Apps on Android in South America: Q4 2025
Explore the performance trends of the top shopping apps on Android in South America during Q4 2025, with insights from Sensor Tower.
In the fourth quarter of 2025, the top shopping applications on the Android platform in South America showcased diverse trends in downloads and active user engagement, according to data from Sensor Tower.
Temu: Shop Like a Billionaire maintained strong weekly downloads, beginning the quarter with approximately 1.1M and experiencing a slight dip mid-quarter before rebounding to 968K by the end of December. Its weekly active users showed a consistent upward trend, growing from 30.4M to 34.3M during the same period.
SHEIN-Shopping Online experienced a decline in downloads, starting at 881K and dropping to 497K by the end of the quarter. Despite this, weekly active users remained relatively stable, peaking at 70.7M in early November before decreasing to 59.2M by the quarter's close.
Mercado Libre: Compras online saw a steady download pattern, with numbers fluctuating around 650K. Active users showed a positive trajectory, increasing from 104M to 112.5M, with a peak of 119.1M in late November.
Shopee: 12.12 Liquida de Natal experienced moderate download growth, starting at 367K and ending with 454K. Its active users similarly increased, starting at 73.3M and reaching 78.5M by the end of December.
Finally, AliExpress - Shopping App demonstrated a downward trend in downloads, beginning at 299K and closing at 261K. Active user numbers fluctuated, peaking at 26.5M in November and settling at 22.9M by the end of the quarter.
These insights provide a snapshot of the shopping app landscape in South America during Q4 2025. For more detailed analysis and data, visit Sensor Tower.