Top Social Networking Apps on iOS in Germany, Q4 2025

In the fourth quarter of 2025, social networking applications on iOS in Germany displayed varied performance in terms of downloads, revenue, and active user engagement. Here's a closer look at the top five apps.

Threads from Instagram, Inc. saw a fluctuating trend in weekly downloads, starting at around 84.8K in early October and dipping to a low of 49.7K by late November before rebounding to 74.6K by the end of December. Active users were around 3.3M at the start of the quarter, growing steadily to approximately 3.7M towards the end.

Telegram Messenger experienced consistent weekly revenue, starting at $124K and peaking at $133K by the end of the quarter. Downloads fluctuated slightly, with a noticeable increase to 33.5K in the final week. Active users remained stable, with minor dips, ending at approximately 6.4M.

Discord - Talk, Play, Hang Out observed a steady revenue increase, climbing to $74.1K by the quarter's end. Weekly downloads were stable, with a slight increase to 30.8K in late December. The app maintained a consistent active user base, concluding the quarter at around 1.8M.

WhatsApp Messenger maintained a steady download rate, peaking at 36.5K in the week of December 22. The active user count remained robust, hovering around 20M throughout the quarter.

Signal - Private Messenger had modest revenue gains, peaking at $915 in late December. Downloads decreased over the quarter, starting at 26.5K and ending at 18.5K. Active users fluctuated slightly, closing the quarter at about 4.9M.

These insights are derived from Sensor Tower's data, providing a comprehensive view of app performance trends in Germany. For more detailed analytics, visit Sensor Tower's platform.