AI Insights · Timothy · January 2026
Top 5 Social Networking Apps on iOS in Europe: Q4 2025
Explore the performance trends of the leading social networking apps on iOS in Europe during Q4 2025, including downloads, revenue, and active users.
In the final quarter of 2025, the top five social networking apps on the iOS platform in Europe displayed varied performance trends. Data from Sensor Tower provides insights into their weekly downloads, revenue, and active users.
Threads from Instagram, Inc. saw a fluctuating pattern in weekly downloads, peaking at approximately 656K in mid-October before experiencing a decline towards the year's end. The app maintained a steady rise in weekly active users, reaching around 35.4M by the end of December.
Telegram Messenger, published by Telegram FZ-LLC, demonstrated a robust increase in weekly revenue, concluding the quarter at $2.3M. Downloads showed an upward trajectory, ending the year with over 362K. However, weekly active users observed a slight decrease, settling at about 63M.
WhatsApp Messenger experienced stable weekly downloads, with numbers hovering around 250K to 285K. Revenue remained low but consistent, with minor fluctuations between $125 and $154 weekly. Active users saw a gradual decline, finishing the quarter with approximately 156.7M.
MAX: общение, звонки, сервисы had noteworthy growth in weekly active users, starting at 2.6M and peaking at over 6.3M by the end of December. Downloads were particularly high at the start and towards the end of the period, with a notable jump to 338K in early December.
Facebook from Meta Platforms, Inc. maintained relatively stable download numbers, seeing an increase in the last weeks of December to over 220K. Revenue presented some volatility, with a peak of $164K in late October, while active users slightly fluctuated around 63.5M.
These trends highlight the dynamic landscape of social networking apps in Europe. More detailed insights can be found on Sensor Tower's platform.
