Top 5 Social Apps on Android in UAE: Q1 2025

In the first quarter of 2025, the top social apps on the Android platform in the United Arab Emirates showed varied performance in terms of downloads, revenue, and active users. Here's a detailed look at each app's trends based on data from Sensor Tower.

Facebook by Meta Platforms, Inc. experienced a consistent weekly revenue, peaking at around $16.8K in late February. Weekly downloads remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 42K and 47K. Active users started at 3.2M, reaching a high of 3.4M midway through the quarter.

TikTok - Videos, Shop & LIVE from TikTok Pte. Ltd. saw its weekly revenue peak at $164K at the end of March. Downloads ranged from 30K to 37K, while active users hovered around 1.9M to 2M, showing a slight increase over the quarter.

Instagram maintained a steady revenue stream, with a notable peak of $18.6K in mid-January. Downloads were consistent, averaging around 29K per week. Active users grew from 2.6M to 2.8M by the end of the quarter.

TikTok Lite - Save Data & Fast had a modest revenue trend, peaking at $2.6K in late January. Downloads were stable, ranging around 23K to 26K weekly. Active users showed a gradual increase, ending the quarter at approximately 185K.

Threads saw steady downloads between 22K to 25K. Although it did not generate revenue, its active users grew significantly from 663K to 861K by March's end.

These insights provide a snapshot of the dynamic social app landscape in the UAE for Q1 2025. For more detailed analytics and trends, visit Sensor Tower.