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    Most Popular Apps 2026: Global Stats & Rankings

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    Mobile apps have become an integral part of our daily lives and take up a sizable share of screen time today.

    Below you’ll find the latest data on the most downloaded apps worldwide and in select countries, including a breakdown by platform and category.

    Most Popular Apps Statistics (Highlights)

    • Instagram was the most downloaded app worldwide in October 2025, with 52 million downloads.
    • Instagram was the most downloaded social app worldwide in October 2025, with 52 million downloads.
    • ChatGPT was ranked the most downloaded app worldwide in September 2025, with 45 million downloads.

    Most Popular Apps Worldwide (October 2025)

    Instagram was the most downloaded app in October 2025 with 52 million downloads worldwide across Google Play and iOS App Store.

    Here’s a full ranking of the most downloaded apps worldwide in October 2025:

    Note: Includes downloads of lite app versions where available.
    AppOctober 2025 Downloads Worldwide
    1. Instagram52 million
    2. TikTok42 million
    3. Facebook36 million
    4. WhatsApp36 million
    5. Temu36 million
    6. Threads33 million
    7. ChatGPT32 million
    8. Telegram24 million
    9. CapCut23 million
    10. Meesho21 million

    Source: Appfigures

    Most Popular Apps Worldwide (September 2025)

    In September 2025, ChatGPT ranked as the most downloaded app in the world with 45 million downloads across Google Play and iOS App Store.

    Here’s a complete list of the top 10 most downloaded apps worldwide in September 2025:

    Note: Includes downloads of lite app versions where available.
    AppSeptember 2025 Downloads Worldwide
    1. ChatGPT45 million
    2. TikTok37 million
    3. Instagram36 million
    4. Facebook30 million
    5. WhatsApp28 million
    6. CapCut24 million
    7. Temu23 million
    8. Threads22 million
    9. Snapchat20 million
    10. Telegram19 million

    Source: Appfigures

    Most Popular Apps by Country (Q2 2025)

    United States

    ChatGPT was the most downloaded app in the US in Q2 2025.

    Here’s a complete ranking of the most popular apps across iOS and Google Play in the US in Q2 2025:

    Rank, App
    1. ChatGPT
    2. TikTok
    3. Threads
    4. CapCut
    5. WhatsApp Messenger
    6. Instagram
    7. Google
    8. Facebook
    9. Telegram
    10. HBO Max

    United Kingdom

    ChatGPT ranked as the most downloaded app in the UK in Q2 2025. Temu took the second spot in the ranking.

    Here’s a complete list of the most popular apps in the United Kingdom in Q2 2025:

    Rank, App
    1. ChatGPT
    2. Temu
    3. GOV.UK ID Check
    4. Ticketmaster
    5. SHEIN
    6. Vinted
    7. Threads
    8. Monzo Bank
    9. TikTok
    10. CapCut

    Australia

    The most downloaded app in Australia in Q2 2025 was ChatGPT. Streaming service (HBO Max) claimed the second spot in the ranking of most downloaded apps in Australia.

    Here’s a full list of the top apps in Australia in Q2 2025:

    Rank, App
    1. ChatGPT
    2. HBO Max
    3. AliExpress
    4. Klarna
    5. myGov
    6. Temu
    7. Google Authenticator
    8. CapCut
    9. TikTok
    10. Threads

    Canada

    The most downloaded app in Canada in Q2 2025 was ChatGPT. Temu took the second spot in the ranking of the most popular apps in Canada.

    Here’s a complete list of the most downloaded apps in Canada in Q2 2025:

    Rank, App
    1. ChatGPT
    2. Temu
    3. Threads
    4. TikTok
    5. Microsoft Teams
    6. CapCut
    7. WhatsApp Messenger
    8. Facebook
    9. Amazon Prime Video
    10. SHEIN

    India

    In Q2 2025, Instagram secured the top spot as the most downloaded app in India, followed by Kuku TV (video app) and ChatGPT.

    Here’s a complete ranking of the top 10 apps in India by downloads in 2024:

    Rank, App
    1. Instagram
    2. Kuku TV
    3. ChatGPT
    4. Meesho
    5. JioHotstar
    6. Facebook
    7. Seekho
    8. PhonePe
    9. Snapchat
    10. WhatsApp Messenger

    France

    In Q2 2025, ChatGPT was the most downloaded app in France, followed by Temu and Klarna.

    Here’s a complete list of the top 10 most downloaded apps in France in Q2 2025:

    Rank, App
    1. ChatGPT
    2. Temu
    3. Klarna
    4. Wero
    5. France Identité
    6. CapCut
    7. TikTok
    8. Threads
    9. WhatsApp Messenger
    10. Instagram

    Brazil

    ChatGPT was the most downloaded app in Brazil in Q2 2025.

    Here’s a comprehensive list of the most downloaded apps in Brazil in Q2 2025:

    Rank, App
    1. ChatGPT
    2. Temu
    3. TikTok
    4. Instagram
    5. gov.br
    6. Kwai
    7. ReelShort
    8. Mercado Libre
    9. WhatsApp Messenger
    10. Shopee

    Source: Sensor Tower

    Most Popular Apps of Previous Years (2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020)

    2024

    TikTok was the most downloaded app in the US in 2024 with 773 million downloads.

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    Here’s the top 10 most downloaded apps in the US in 2024:

    AppDownloads in 2024
    TikTok773 million
    Instagram759 million
    Facebook571 million
    WhatsApp527 million
    Temu438 million
    Telegram409 million
    CapCut361 million
    Threads322 million
    Snapchat302 million
    ChatGPT278 million

    Source: Mobile Marketing Reads

    2023

    Threads claimed the top spot on the list of most downloaded apps in the US in 2023 with 192.7 million downloads.

    Here’s a complete list of the most downloaded apps in the US in 2023:

    AppDownloads in 2023
    Threads192.7 million
    Temu113 million
    TikTok80.9 million
    CapCut69.3 million
    SHEIN68.4 million
    WhatsApp Messenger68.2 million
    Instagram67.3 million
    MONOPOLY GO!57.5 million
    Cash App55.7 million
    Snapchat52 million

    Source: Apptopia

    2022

    TikTok was the most downloaded mobile app with 672 million downloads across App Store and Google Play in 2022.

    Here’s a complete list of the most popular apps worldwide by downloads in 2022:

    AppDownloads in 2022
    TikTok672 million
    Instagram548 million
    WhatsApp424 million
    CapCut357 million
    Snapchat330 million
    Telegram310 million
    Subway Surfers304 million
    Facebook298 million
    Stumble Guys254 million
    Spotify238 million

    Source: Apptopia

    2021

    TikTok hit 656 million downloads in 2021, more than any other mobile app across Google Play and App Store.

    We’ve listed the most popular apps by downloads worldwide in 2021:

    AppDownloads in 2021
    TikTok656 million
    Instagram545 million
    Facebook416 million
    WhatsApp395 million
    Telegram329 million
    Snapchat327 million
    Zoom300 million
    Messenger268 million
    CapCut255 million
    Spotify203 million

    Source: Apptopia

    2020

    TikTok was the most downloaded app across Android and iOS devices in 2020, with 850 million downloads.

    Here’s a list of the most downloaded apps worldwide in 2020:

    AppDownloads in 2020
    TikTok850 million
    WhatsApp600 million
    Facebook540 million
    Instagram503 million
    Zoom477 million
    Messenger404 million
    Snapchat281 million
    Telegram256 million
    Google Meet254 million
    Netflix223 million

    Source: Forbes



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