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Best social media apps for Android

Social media apps are for posting updates, photos and videos, following friends and creators, and joining communities built around shared interests.

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50 apps ranked · How we rank

  1. Number 1: Facebook

    Meta Platforms, Inc.

    4.6 out of 5 (186.9M) 10B+ installs

    A wide-ranging social app that makes sense if you want friends, groups, Marketplace and short video in one place.

    Download Now: Facebook Read our review of Facebook

  2. Number 2: X

    X Corp.

    4.8 out of 5 (24.5M) 1B+ installs

    A broad, fast-moving news and conversation app that rewards readers who want events live and creators who publish often.

    Download Now: X Read our review of X
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  1. Number 3: Facebook Lite

    Meta Platforms, Inc.

    4.5 out of 5 (39M) 1B+ installs

    A small, data-light Facebook client that makes sense on limited plans and weak connections.

    Download Now: Facebook Lite Read our review of Facebook Lite

  2. Number 4: ZEPETO: Avatar, Connect & Live

    Naver Z Corporation

    4.6 out of 5 (3.1M) 100M+ installs

    A vast, free avatar social world that suits fashion and fandom fans, though ads, purchases and the Premium membership are part of the deal.

    Download Now: ZEPETO: Avatar, Connect & Live Read our review of ZEPETO: Avatar, Connect & Live

  3. Number 5: Reddit

    reddit Inc.

    4.6 out of 5 (4.9M) 100M+ installs

    A free, ad-supported forum app for anyone who prefers subject-based discussion and anonymous posting to a feed of familiar faces.

    Download Now: Reddit Read our review of Reddit

  4. Number 6: Pinterest

    Pinterest

    4.3 out of 5 (11.7M) 1B+ installs

    A broad, well-established app for saving and organizing visual ideas, best for people who plan projects and want one place to collect them.

    Download Now: Pinterest Read our review of Pinterest
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  1. Number 7: Snapchat

    Snap Inc

    4.2 out of 5 (39.8M) 1B+ installs

    A free, camera-first messaging app that rewards a small circle of friends and punishes idle scrolling.

    Download Now: Snapchat Read our review of Snapchat

  2. Number 8: Instagram

    Instagram

    4.0 out of 5 (169.6M) 5B+ installs

    A broad, free social hub for photos, Reels and Stories that rewards regular use and suits anyone wanting one app for sharing and following.

    Download Now: Instagram Read our review of Instagram

  3. Number 9: sendit

    iconic hearts, inc.

    4.7 out of 5 (655.4K) 10M+ installs

    A focused Q&A app for people who post to their story, with ads and a Diamond tier for the visibility extras.

    Download Now: sendit Read our review of sendit

  4. Number 10: Castle - Make and Pla‪y

    Monterey's Coast, Inc.

    4.7 out of 5 (155.4K) 10M+ installs

    Castle is a free, ad-free place to build small games and play what the community posts, best suited to beginners and casual creators.

    Download Now: Castle - Make and Pla‪y Read our review of Castle - Make and Pla‪y

More of the best social media apps

  1. 11 Weverse: Connect with Artists WEVERSE COMPANY Inc. 4.6 10M+
  2. 12 Scoopz: Real Life, Real Videos Local AI, Inc. 4.6 10M+
  3. 13 Lemon8 - Lifestyle Community TikTok Pte. Ltd. 4.6 10M+
  4. 14 Clapper: Video, Live, Chat Clapper Media Group Inc. 4.6 10M+
  5. 15 BeReal. Your friends for real. VOODOO 4.5 10M+
  6. 16 TikTok - Videos, Shop & LIVE TikTok Pte. Ltd. 4.0 1B+
  7. 17 Circle CircleCo Inc 4.8 1M+
  8. 18 Threads Instagram 4.0 500M+
  9. 19 OK: Social Network VKL 4.2 100M+
  10. 20 Coverstar Coverstar 4.7 1M+
  11. 21 Mighty Networks Mighty Networks 4.7 1M+
  12. 22 Instants, an Instagram app Instagram 4.5 5M+
  13. 23 Gameram: Find gaming teammates GAMERAM LTD 4.5 5M+
  14. 24 Publer: Social Media Tools Kalemi‎ 4.7 1M+
  15. 25 PENUP – Drawing-sharing SNS Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. 4.5 100M+
  16. 26 Tellonym: anonymous questions Callosum Software 4.3 10M+
  17. 27 TikTok Lite - Faster TikTok TikTok Pte. Ltd. 4.3 10M+
  18. 28 Reco Social Reco Social 4.6 500K+
  19. 29 Waveful - Become a Creator Waveful 4.4 1M+
  20. 30 Locals.com LOCALS 4.5 500K+
  21. 31 mewe: The Safe Network MeWe 4.1 10M+
  22. 32 Tumblr: Social Media & Art Tumblr, Inc 3.7 100M+
  23. 33 LinkedIn: Community & Network LinkedIn 3.9 1B+
  24. 34 Skool skool.com 4.2 1M+
  25. 35 iFunny－video memes, meme maker iFunny Inc. 3.9 10M+
  26. 36 Forum, a Facebook app Meta Platforms, Inc. 4.6 100K+
  27. 37 rednote 行吟信息科技(上海)有限公司 3.8 10M+
  28. 38 ZeeMee ZeeMee 4.5 100K+
  29. 39 Instagram Instagram 4.0 1M+
  30. 40 WeAM Shorts: Videos, Social VELEGEND PTE. LTD. 4.7 100K+
  31. 41 Easee - Share & Chat Bonbon Team 4.3 1M+
  32. 42 HoYoLAB COGNOSPHERE PTE. LTD. 3.5 10M+
  33. 43 Letterboxd Letterboxd Limited 3.3 10M+
  34. 44 Mastodon Mastodon 3.5 1M+
  35. 45 Divine Verse Communication PBC 3.6 50K+
  36. 46 Truth Social T Media Tech LLC 3.3 5M+
  37. 47 EQUALS - Music Social Network Equals Collective Limited 3.5 500K+
  38. 48 Uinto - Live Chat & Connect Hamza Munirr 4.5 10K+
  39. 49 Shadex NexusNetwork Limited 2.4 100K+
  40. 50 Friendly For Twitter/X Friendly App Studios 3.5 1M+
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About social media apps

Users range from casual posters keeping in touch with friends to creators building an audience for their work. The main split is how open the apps are. Some center on close friends and private groups, which keeps the feed calm and the audience known. Others push public discovery and viral reach, which brings a busier feed, broader visibility and more contact with strangers. Controls over who sees each post also vary, which matters for anyone sharing everyday moments rather than public work.

What to look for

  • Check the moderation and reporting tools, because they determine how quickly you can deal with harassment, spam, or harmful content.
  • Look at the privacy settings for posts and profile visibility, since some apps default to public sharing while others start private.
  • Consider how the app is funded, whether through ads, subscriptions, or creator tips, as that affects the incentives behind the feed and the features you get.
  • See whether the app supports the content formats you care about, such as photos, short videos, or long-form posts, and whether it works well offline.
  • Review the community guidelines and age requirements, because they shape the tone of conversations and who you will meet there.

How we rank

Apps are ranked by their Google Play rating (weighted by how many people rated them), their number of installs, how recently they were updated and how closely they fit the category. Only apps we've reviewed are included.