The parent companies of the most downloaded apps in 2024-2025 are as follows:
- TikTok is owned by ByteDance, a Beijing-based tech company. TikTok was the most downloaded app globally in 2024 with over 773 million downloads
- Instagram, WhatsApp, Facebook, Messenger, and Threads are owned by Meta Platforms (formerly Facebook). Meta owns four of the top downloaded social apps including Instagram and WhatsApp, which have each surpassed billions of downloads
- Temu , a leading e-commerce app in the US and several other countries, is independently popular but its parent company is not specified in the search results
- Roblox , one of the top downloaded games, is published by Roblox Corporation
- Other popular apps like Spotify and Snapchat are owned by Spotify Technology S.A. and Snap Inc., respectively, though these were not explicitly detailed in the search results but are well-known industry facts.
In summary, the biggest parent companies behind the most downloaded apps are:
- ByteDance (TikTok, CapCut)
- Meta Platforms (Instagram, WhatsApp, Facebook, Messenger, Threads)
- Roblox Corporation (Roblox)
- Others like Snap Inc. (Snapchat), Spotify Technology S.A. (Spotify)
Meta dominates with multiple top social apps owned under its umbrella, while ByteDance leads with TikTok and related apps
