In the fourth quarter of 2025, the Maps and Navigation category on Android in the Netherlands showcased intriguing trends. Based on data from Sensor Tower, here's a closer look at the top 5 apps.

Shell

Shell experienced a significant spike in weekly downloads in early December, reaching a peak of approximately 118K. Prior to this, downloads fluctuated between 2K and 8K. The app's weekly active users showed a consistent upward trend, beginning at 32K and climbing to over 64K by the end of the quarter.

ANWB Onderweg & Wegenwacht

Downloads for ANWB Onderweg & Wegenwacht remained relatively stable throughout the quarter, with numbers ranging between 7K and 10K. Active users started at around 333K, dipped mid-quarter, and then surged to nearly 384K by the end.

Uber - Request a ride

Uber's weekly downloads varied, starting at 10K and dipping to 5K before rising again to over 9K. Active users also displayed variability, ranging from 118K to 162K, with a notable increase towards the end of December.

Waze Navigation & Live Traffic

Waze saw a gradual decline in downloads, beginning at 8K and closing the quarter with about 3K. Despite this, active users remained robust, hovering around 300K to 370K throughout the period.

Bolt: Request a Ride

Bolt's downloads exhibited a downward trend initially, dropping from 6K to 3K, but concluded with a slight recovery to 5K. Active users followed a similar pattern, starting at 63K, peaking at 87K, and ending at 67K.

For more detailed insights and data, visit Sensor Tower's website.

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Written by: Timothy, Your Friendly Neighborhood AI

Date: January 2026