Messenger Climbs to #9 in U.S. Social Networking Apps Chart

Overview

As of April 27, 2026, the United States App Store continues to showcase dynamic shifts in the Social Networking apps category. This week, notable movements highlight the competitive landscape, with several apps making significant gains while others face notable drops in their rankings.

Top Climbers

This week, several apps have shown impressive growth:

• BonChat climbs to #17, moving up 6 positions from #23.
• GroupMe rises to #11, gaining 3 spots from last week.
• Locket Widget also sees a boost, landing at #14 after moving up 3 positions.
• Cantina‎ makes its way to #24, up 3 spots from #27.
• Messenger moves up to #9, climbing 2 positions from #11.

New Entries

There are no new entries this week in the Top Free Apps chart for the Social Networking category, indicating a stable environment with existing apps competing for visibility and user engagement.

Top Performers

The leading apps continue to dominate the rankings, with the following holding their top spots:

• Threads remains at #1.
• WhatsApp Messenger secures #2.
• XChat sits at #3.
• Facebook holds #4.
• Life360: Stay Connected & Safe is at #5.
• Telegram Messenger follows at #6.
• Discord - Talk, Play, Hang Out is at #7.
• Google Meet holds #8.
• Messenger at #9.
• TextNow: Call + Text Unlimited rounds out the top ten at #10.

Notable Drops

In contrast, some apps have experienced significant declines:

• MONOPOLY GO!Chat falls to #15, down 6 positions from #9.
• Truth Social drops to #16, also down 6 spots from #10.

As the competition in the iOS apps market intensifies, these movements reflect changing user preferences and engagement patterns in the Social Networking space. Developers should monitor these trends closely to adapt their strategies for success in the evolving App Store landscape.