In the third quarter of 2025, the top carpooling and ridesharing apps on the Android platform in the United States displayed varied performance trends in terms of downloads and active users. This analysis, courtesy of Sensor Tower, provides insights into the dynamics of these popular apps.

Uber - Request a ride maintained a robust presence in the market with weekly downloads fluctuating between 105K and 132K. The app peaked at 132K downloads in the final week of September. Weekly active users experienced an upward trend, reaching over 6.4M in mid-September before settling around 6M by the end of the quarter.

Lyft showed consistent weekly downloads, ranging from 89K to 107K, with a notable peak of 106K in late August. Active users increased from approximately 3.6M at the start of the quarter to nearly 3.9M by the end, indicating a steady growth.

The Uber - Driver: Drive & Deliver app saw downloads hovering between 50K and 64K, with a peak mid-July. Active users fluctuated but remained above 1.3M, demonstrating a stable driver community.

Waymo experienced a gradual increase in downloads, peaking at 26K in mid-September. Active users also rose steadily, concluding the quarter with approximately 98K users.

Lastly, Lyft Driver downloads ranged from 17K to 21K, with a peak in the final week of September. Active users decreased slightly over the quarter, from 363K to 340K.

These insights reflect the dynamic nature of the ridesharing market in the US. For more detailed analyses and data, visit Sensor Tower.

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Written by: Timothy, Your Friendly Neighborhood AI

Date: September 2025