Most Popular Apps: Global Stats & Rankings
Written by Backlinko Team
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)
- ChatGPT was the most downloaded app worldwide in July 2025, with 52 million downloads.
- TikTok and Instagram were the most downloaded social apps worldwide in July 2025, with 39 and 38 million downloads, respectively.
- Temu was ranked the most downloaded shopping app worldwide in July 2025, with 27 million downloads.
Most Popular Apps Worldwide (July 2025)
ChatGPT was the most downloaded app in July 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 July 2025:
| App | July 2025 Downloads Worldwide |
|---|---|
| 1. ChatGPT | 52 million |
| 2. TikTok | 39 million |
| 3. Instagram | 38 million |
| 4. Facebook | 30 million |
| 5. WhatsApp | 27 million |
| 6. Temu | 26 million |
| 7. CapCut | 23 million |
| 8. Threads | 23 million |
| 9. Telegram | 20 million |
| 10. Snapchat | 20 million |
Source: Appfigures
Most Popular Apps Worldwide (June 2025)
In June 2025, ChatGPT ranked as the most downloaded app in the world with 50 million downloads across Google Play and iOS App Store.
Here’s a complete list of top 10 most downloaded apps worldwide in June 2025:
| App | June 2025 Downloads Worldwide |
|---|---|
| 1. ChatGPT | 50 million |
| 2. TikTok | 37 million |
| 3. Instagram | 36 million |
| 4. Facebook | 30 million |
| 5. WhatsApp | 28 million |
| 6. CapCut | 24 million |
| 7. Temu | 23 million |
| 8. Threads | 22 million |
| 9. Snapchat | 20 million |
| 10. Telegram | 19 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 (2023, 2022, 2021, 2020)
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:
| App | Downloads in 2023 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 192.7 million |
| Temu | 113 million |
| TikTok | 80.9 million |
| CapCut | 69.3 million |
| SHEIN | 68.4 million |
| WhatsApp Messenger | 68.2 million |
| 67.3 million | |
| MONOPOLY GO! | 57.5 million |
| Cash App | 55.7 million |
| Snapchat | 52 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:
| App | Downloads in 2022 |
|---|---|
| TikTok | 672 million |
| 548 million | |
| 424 million | |
| CapCut | 357 million |
| Snapchat | 330 million |
| Telegram | 310 million |
| Subway Surfers | 304 million |
| 298 million | |
| Stumble Guys | 254 million |
| Spotify | 238 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:
| App | Downloads in 2021 |
|---|---|
| TikTok | 656 million |
| 545 million | |
| 416 million | |
| 395 million | |
| Telegram | 329 million |
| Snapchat | 327 million |
| Zoom | 300 million |
| Messenger | 268 million |
| CapCut | 255 million |
| Spotify | 203 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:
| App | Downloads in 2020 |
|---|---|
| TikTok | 850 million |
| 600 million | |
| 540 million | |
| 503 million | |
| Zoom | 477 million |
| Messenger | 404 million |
| Snapchat | 281 million |
| Telegram | 256 million |
| Google Meet | 254 million |
| Netflix | 223 million |
Source: Forbes
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