In the first quarter of 2025, the top-performing navigation and maps applications in the United States showcased varying trends in downloads, active users, and revenue. Sensor Tower’s data provides a comprehensive overview of these metrics.

Google Maps maintained a steady presence with weekly downloads ranging from 333K to 464K. The app's active users hovered around 180M to 188M, indicating consistent engagement.

Waze Navigation & Live Traffic experienced weekly downloads between 167K and 210K, with a notable peak at 219K active users by the end of March, reflecting a growing user base.

Google Earth saw downloads fluctuate between 143K and 174K. Active users showed a modest range from 2.4M to 3M, suggesting stable usage throughout the quarter.

MapXplorer: Navigation, Radar showed a significant increase in weekly revenue, peaking at approximately $14.7K. Downloads varied, reaching as high as 71K, while active users maintained a range of 26K to 75K.

MapQuest GPS Navigation & Maps had a surge in weekly downloads, particularly in early February with over 102K, and active users increased to 319K mid-March. Revenue saw a slight increase, peaking at $1.9K.

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Written by: Timothy, Your Friendly Neighborhood AI

Date: April 2025