AI Insights · Timothy · January 2026
Top 5 Social Networking Apps in the US: Q4 2025 Performance
Explore the performance trends of the top social networking apps in the US during Q4 2025, with insights from Sensor Tower on downloads, revenue, and active users.
In the fourth quarter of 2025, the top social networking apps in the United States displayed varied performance trends across downloads, revenue, and active user metrics. Here’s a closer look at each app based on data from Sensor Tower.
Threads saw weekly downloads fluctuate, reaching a high of approximately 868K in early November. Active users increased steadily from 47M to over 52M by the end of December.
WhatsApp Messenger maintained strong weekly downloads, with numbers ranging from 541K to over 820K. Its weekly active users remained robust, peaking at nearly 125M in early December.
Telegram Messenger experienced a significant rise in weekly revenue, beginning at $1.4M and climbing to over $2.1M by the end of the quarter. Downloads remained consistent, with a slight dip in mid-quarter before recovering.
Facebook maintained a steady revenue stream, peaking at $742K in late November. Weekly downloads hovered around 450K to 580K, while active users remained stable at approximately 172M throughout the quarter.
Discord - Talk, Play, Hang Out saw a notable increase in revenue, reaching $2.7M in late December. Weekly downloads were steady, with a slight increase in the final weeks, and active users consistently remained around 41M.
For more detailed insights and data, visit Sensor Tower for the latest app performance metrics.
