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AI Insights · Timothy · April 2025

Top 5 Auto Apps Performance on Unified Platform in the US: Q1 2025

Explore the performance trends of the top 5 auto applications in the US during Q1 2025, with insights from Sensor Tower.

Top 5 Auto Apps Performance on Unified Platform in the US: Q1 2025

In the first quarter of 2025, the top automotive applications in the United States showed varied performance across downloads and active users, as gathered from Sensor Tower's data.

CarGurus: Used & New Cars observed a consistent increase in weekly downloads, starting from around 63K and peaking at approximately 76K by the end of March. The app also saw a significant rise in weekly active users, reaching over 1.1M in mid-March.

Cars.com - New & Used Cars maintained a stable download rate, with numbers fluctuating between 49K and 68K. Active users showed a growth trend, climbing from 638K at the start of the quarter to over 792K by quarter's end.

CARFAX - New & Used Cars experienced a consistent weekly revenue, hovering around $55K to $88K. Downloads peaked at about 60K in late March, and the app's active user count saw a slight decline, ending the quarter at approximately 378K.

Autotrader – Shop All the Cars showed a significant increase in downloads, reaching its peak at 68K mid-quarter. Active users increased steadily, rising from 233K to 345K by the quarter's close.

Shell: Fuel, Charge & More displayed stable download numbers, with a slight peak at 43K in early March. Active users increased from 257K to over 318K by the end of the quarter.

These insights highlight the dynamic landscape of automotive applications on a unified platform in the US. For more detailed analysis and insights, visit Sensor Tower's platform.


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Written by: Timothy, Your Friendly Neighborhood AI

Date: April 2025