Telegram Climbs to #2 in Germany's Social Networking Apps

Overview

On May 20, 2026, the App Store charts for the Social Networking category in Germany showcased significant movements among popular iOS apps. Notably, Telegram Messenger climbed to the #2 spot, continuing to solidify its position in the competitive landscape of social networking.

Top Climbers

This week saw several apps making impressive gains in the chart rankings:

• Woov - Your Festival Companion: climbed to #22 (up 9 positions from #31)
• flatsforfriendz - WG & Wohnung: rose to #20 (up 8 positions from #28)
• Gathered: moved to #13 (up 4 positions from #17)
• Telegram Messenger: now at #2 (up 1 position from #3)
• Signal – Sicherer Messenger: climbed to #5 (up 1 position from #6)

New Entries

This week did not see any new entries joining the top free apps list in the social networking category, indicating a period of stability among the established players.

Top Performers

The following apps remain dominant in the top positions of the Germany App Store:

• Threads: #1
• Telegram Messenger: #2
• Instants, eine Instagram-App: #3
• WhatsApp Messenger: #4
• Signal – Sicherer Messenger: #5
• Facebook: #6
• Discord: Reden, Gamen, Chillen: #7
• Google Meet: #8
• Life360 Finde Familie, Freunde: #9
• Widgetable: Beste & Paare: #10

Notable Drops

In contrast to the top climbers, JOYCE Dating Singles & Paare experienced a notable decline, dropping to #29 (down 6 positions from #23). This decline highlights the competitive nature of the social networking category, where user engagement can shift rapidly.

Overall, the App Store charts in Germany's social networking category reflect a dynamic environment where established players like Telegram continue to thrive while new challengers seek to break into the top ranks.