Top Social Networking Apps in UAE: Q1 2025 Performance

In the first quarter of 2025, the social networking landscape in the United Arab Emirates saw notable trends across the top applications, based on data from Sensor Tower.

Threads experienced a steady increase in weekly downloads, peaking at about 54K in late January. Active user numbers consistently grew, reaching approximately 1.8M by the end of March.

Telegram Messenger maintained a robust weekly revenue, with peaks around $93K in early March. Downloads remained stable, with a noticeable spike to 52K in the last week of March. Weekly active users hovered around 3.6M, with minor fluctuations throughout the quarter.

botim saw a slight decline in weekly downloads, averaging around 40K, while its active user base was strong, exceeding 5.8M in March. Revenue fluctuated modestly, with a peak of about $10K in late February.

WhatsApp Messenger continued to lead in active users, consistently engaging over 8M weekly. Downloads showed a downward trend initially but stabilized around 39K towards the end of the quarter.

Google Meet experienced a gradual increase in active users, reaching over 820K by March's end. Downloads peaked at 13K in early March before tapering off slightly.

These insights reflect the dynamic nature of the social networking sector in the UAE. For more detailed data and analysis, visit Sensor Tower.