AI Insights · Timothy · January 2026
Top Social Networking Apps on iOS in France: Q4 2025
Explore the performance of the top 5 social networking apps in France on iOS during Q4 2025, with insights on downloads, revenue, and active users.
In the fourth quarter of 2025, the top social networking applications on iOS in France showcased varying performance metrics. Here’s a closer look at how these apps fared in terms of downloads, revenue, and active users.
Threads maintained a robust presence in the French market. Weekly downloads saw a peak of about 100K in mid-November, before declining to around 47K by the end of December. Active users were on an upward trajectory, increasing from approximately 3.9M to 4.4M over the quarter.
Telegram Messenger showed consistent weekly revenue, fluctuating around $60K to $71K. Downloads remained steady, peaking at about 49K in late November. Active users hovered around 2.2M, with slight variations throughout the quarter.
WhatsApp Messenger experienced stable download numbers, averaging around 32K to 35K weekly. Active users consistently surpassed 17M, showcasing its entrenched user base in France.
Discord - Talk, Play, Hang Out recorded weekly revenue between $55K and $80K, with a noticeable peak in early November. Downloads varied, reaching a high of about 41K at the start of the quarter. Active users remained around 3.1M, with minor fluctuations.
Facebook maintained a steady revenue stream, ranging from $5K to $13K weekly. Downloads were stable, averaging around 27K to 30K. Active users were consistent, slightly above 7.5M throughout the quarter.
These insights, sourced from Sensor Tower, highlight the dynamic nature of social networking app performance in France. For more detailed analysis, visit Sensor Tower's platform.
