Top Shopping Apps on Android in the UK: Q1 2025

In the first quarter of 2025, the top shopping applications on the Android platform in the United Kingdom showcased varying trends in downloads and active users. Below, we delve into the performance of these leading apps, using data from Sensor Tower.

Temu: Shop Like a Billionaire experienced a notable rise in weekly downloads, starting at approximately 75K and climbing to nearly 99K by the end of March. Active users fluctuated, beginning at around 3.9M and closing the quarter just under 3.7M.

AliExpress - Shopping App displayed a variable download pattern, peaking at about 68K in mid-March before dropping to 35K at the quarter's end. Active users showed a steady increase, reaching over 1.8M in the same period.

SHEIN-Shopping Online saw a consistent growth in downloads, starting at 46K and finishing the quarter at 51K. Active users also rose steadily, from approximately 3.5M to over 4M by March 31.

Tesco Grocery & Clubcard recorded a stable download rate, varying between 38K and 49K throughout the quarter. Active users increased significantly, reaching nearly 4.7M at the end of March.

Finally, Lidl Plus started with 38K downloads, peaking at 54K in early January, and settling at 40K by quarter's end. Active users maintained a steady presence, hovering around 3M.

These insights from Sensor Tower reflect the evolving landscape of shopping app usage in the UK, with each app demonstrating unique patterns in user engagement.