Top 5 Social Networking Apps on iOS in Australia: Q4 2025 Performance

In the fourth quarter of 2025, the performance of the top social networking apps on iOS in Australia showcased varied trends in downloads, active users, and revenue. The data, sourced from Sensor Tower, provides insights into the dynamics of these popular platforms.

Threads saw fluctuations in its weekly downloads, starting at approximately 32.6K and peaking at 39K in mid-October. By the end of December, downloads stabilized around 32.3K. The app's active user base demonstrated a steady rise from 1.94M to over 2.23M throughout the quarter.

WhatsApp Messenger maintained a consistent download rate, beginning with 20.8K and reaching a high of 36.8K in early December. Active users increased from 9.67M to 9.90M, indicating sustained engagement among users.

Life360: Stay Connected & Safe observed a notable increase in revenue, starting at $107K and reaching $121.6K by late December. Weekly downloads grew from 13.4K to 21.5K, while active users rose from 1.18M to 1.31M, showcasing the app's growing popularity.

Telegram Messenger experienced a varied revenue trend, beginning at $57.4K and closing the quarter at $51.2K. Downloads peaked at 16.6K in early December, with active users increasing from 1.13M to 1.22M over the quarter.

Lastly, Facebook showed a decline in revenue from $22.3K to $11.1K. Despite this, downloads rose from 11.8K to 14.3K by the end of December. The active user base slightly decreased from 9.11M to 8.89M, reflecting a stable yet slightly contracting user engagement.

For more detailed insights and data, visit Sensor Tower's platform.