WhatsApp Climbs 46 Spots in France's Top Free Apps

Overview

On July 24, 2026, the France App Store saw significant shifts in the Overall apps category, particularly within the Top Free Apps chart. As users continue to explore various applications, major players like WhatsApp Messenger made impressive gains, while some apps experienced notable drops. This report highlights the top climbers, notable performers, and the state of the chart this week.

Top Climbers

This week, several apps demonstrated remarkable growth in their chart positions, indicating a shift in user preferences:

• WhatsApp Messenger: Climbed to #29 from #75, gaining 46 positions.
• Gmail : la messagerie Google: Moved up to #26 from #40, a rise of 14 positions.
• Google Chrome: Also climbed 14 spots to #27 from #41.
• WePlay - Jeu & Chat: Advanced to #14, up 6 positions from #20.
• Pinterest: Idées & Inspiration: Gained 6 positions, now at #28 from #34.

New Entries

This week did not see any new chart entries in the Top Free Apps category. However, the existing apps continued to compete fiercely for high rankings.

Top Performers

The following apps retained their strong positions in the Top Free Apps chart, showcasing consistent user engagement:

• Feux de Forêt: #1
• Claude by Anthropic: #2
• ReelShort - Stream Drama & TV: #3
• Google Gemini: #4
• ChatGPT: #5

Notable Drops

While some apps climbed the ranks, others faced declines:

• leboncoin: Dropped to #20 from #12, a loss of 8 positions.
• Strava : course, vélo, rando: Fell to #23 from #17, down 6 positions.
• Doctolib - Compagnon de santé: Now at #25, down 4 positions from #21.

This week's movements in the France App Store highlight the dynamic landscape of iOS apps, where user preferences can shift rapidly. As we continue to monitor the App Store charts, it will be interesting to see how these trends evolve in the coming weeks.