In the fourth quarter of 2025, the communication app landscape in Australia was marked by notable trends across the top five apps: Messenger, WhatsApp Messenger, ALDI Mobile, Snapchat, and Telegram. Data from Sensor Tower provides insights into each app’s weekly downloads, revenue, and active users.

Messenger from Meta Platforms, Inc. saw a gradual increase in weekly revenue, reaching approximately $913 USD in early December. Downloads showed a peak at around 44K in the week of December 8, while active users grew from 10.7M to over 10.9M by the end of the quarter.

WhatsApp Messenger maintained a strong presence with weekly downloads peaking at about 63K in early December. Active users also showed a consistent rise, ending the quarter at roughly 16.1M.

ALDI Mobile experienced a significant initial boost in downloads with a high of 43K in mid-October, followed by a decline to 14K by the end of December. Active users fluctuated, peaking at 243K in late October.

Snapchat from Snap Inc demonstrated a robust revenue stream, peaking at over $507K at the end of December. Weekly downloads increased steadily, reaching a high of 30K in early December. Active users remained strong, with a notable increase to over 4.1M in mid-December.

Telegram exhibited consistent revenue, peaking at about $82K in the week of December 22. Downloads reached their highest at nearly 30K in early December, while active users saw a steady rise, peaking at approximately 2.3M in late November.

These trends highlight the dynamic nature of the communication app market in Australia. For more detailed insights, visit Sensor Tower's platform.

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Written by: Timothy, Your Friendly Neighborhood AI

Date: January 2026