2026 State of Mobile is Live!

In the third quarter of 2025, the top communication apps in the Netherlands showed varied performance across downloads, revenue, and active user metrics. Here's a closer look at how each app fared.
WhatsApp Messenger maintained strong engagement with weekly active users hovering around 13.2M, demonstrating stability throughout the quarter. The app's downloads began at 34K and saw a dip mid-quarter, but recovered to 31K by the end of September.
Telegram showed a robust revenue stream, peaking at $49.8K in late July. Downloads increased from 27.6K to nearly 30K by the quarter’s end, while active users remained around 2.5M, experiencing slight fluctuations.
Messenger from Meta Platforms, Inc. saw a steady download growth, reaching 20K in late September. Revenue showed minor variations, peaking at $480 in early August. Active user numbers slightly decreased, ending the quarter at 2M.
Snapchat generated significant revenue, with figures peaking at $181.3K in July. Downloads increased from 23K to 21.6K by quarter-end, while active users remained stable above 3.4M.
imo-International Calls & Chat experienced a notable download surge in August, peaking at 21.5K. Revenue peaked at $2K in late June but saw a decline to $851 by September's close. Active users showed a gradual decline, ending the quarter at 57.7K.
These insights, sourced from Sensor Tower, highlight the dynamic nature of the communication app market in the Netherlands. For more detailed analytics, visit Sensor Tower's platform.