In the fourth quarter of 2025, the top travel and local apps in the United States showed varied performance in terms of downloads and active users. Here's a closer look at the data provided by Sensor Tower.

Upside: Gas & Food Cash Back saw a consistent download pattern, peaking at 151K in early November. Active users fluctuated, starting at approximately 4.8M and reaching over 5M by the end of December.

Expedia: Hotels, Flights, Cars maintained stable downloads around 150K weekly, with a notable rise to 164K in early December. Active user numbers remained strong, ending the quarter at 6.8M.

Airbnb experienced a steady download rate, with a significant increase to 230K in late December. Active users peaked at 12.2M, showing robust engagement throughout the quarter.

Google Earth had a mixed download performance, with numbers ranging from 106K to nearly 177K. Active users showed a slight decline but stabilized around 2.6M by the quarter's end.

Booking.com: Hotels & Travel displayed a consistent download trend, with a notable peak of 162K in early October. Active users fluctuated, starting at 5.3M and closing at just under 5M.

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Written by: Timothy, Your Friendly Neighborhood AI

Date: January 2026