📱 Social Media Leads, ChatGPT Joins the Top Apps
The rundown of the world’s most downloaded apps for January 2025 is out, and it’s clear social media and AI tools are still king on our phones. According to AppFigures data, TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook top the global download charts across iOS and Android devices.
But the real shocker? OpenAI’s ChatGPT snagged the #1 spot on the App Store with 10 million downloads and landed #6 on Google Play with 21 million—racking up 32 million total downloads. That’s a loud and clear sign that AI assistance is blowing up on mobile.
📊 What Do the 2025 Top Downloaded Apps Tell Us—and What’s Next?
TikTok and Instagram Stay Unbeatable
TikTok and Instagram tied for the top spot, each clocking 49 million downloads worldwide. TikTok’s ruling the App Store, while Instagram’s owning Google Play—proof both platforms are still flexing their muscle in the digital game.
ChatGPT Shows AI’s Rising Star
ChatGPT nabbing the top iOS spot screams one thing: AI’s weaving into daily life big time. Its 21 million Android downloads also show OpenAI’s carving out a solid chunk of that market too.
E-Commerce Apps Are Climbing
Temu, the budget-friendly e-commerce app with killer marketing, landed #4 on iOS and #5 on Android. That’s a heads-up that cheap online shopping’s picking up steam fast.
What’s Coming Down the Pike?
AI apps like ChatGPT are probably just getting started—expect more features to roll out and fuel that growth. Social media’s not budging from the throne, but Threads, sitting at #9 overall, leaves us wondering if it’ll hold its ground or fade out.
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Source: mattnavarra | threads
Február 2025