Introduction

The Google Play Store is a battleground where millions of apps fight for attention daily. But every so often, a handful rise above the noise with staggering growth. Between September 13 and September 14, 2025, many apps accumulated downloads with some top dogs gaining over 1 million new downloads in just 24 hours - excluding pre-installed system apps. In today’s rundown of the fastest climbers, we explore the top ten apps that gain over 1 million download.


Methodology

  • Data source: Appnalyzer
  • Timeframe: 24 hours (September 13 - September 14, 2025)
  • Exclusions: Pre-installed / System apps


The Top 10 Apps

#10 - WhatsApp Business

WhatsApp’s small-business companion app added 1,086,465 downloads in one day, raising its lifetime total to 1,798,425,670.

#9 - Telegram

The encrypted messaging app gained 1,171,161 downloads, bringing its total installs to 2,470,630,419.

#8 - LinkedIn: Jobs & Business News

Microsoft's LinkedIn, the go-to platform for professional networking and career updates, surged by 1,252,482 downloads, reaching 2,011,498,482 installs overall.

#7 - Roblox

The gaming platform where players can create and play in user-generated worlds grew by 1,398,547 downloads, pushing its total installs to 1,329,090,002.

#6 - Snapchat

Snapchat, known for disappearing messages and AR filters, added 1,543,761 downloads, lifting its total to 3,616,892,046.

#5 - ChatGPT

OpenAI’s conversational AI app brought in 1,955,104 downloads, climbing to a new lifetime total of 729,427,124.

#4 - Instagram

Meta’s photo and video powerhouse gained 2,184,320 downloads, expanding its lifetime reach to 6,607,173,442.

#3 - TikTok: Videos, Shop & LIVE

TikTok added 2,337,857 downloads in one day, pushing its total installs to 3,888,387,066.

#2 - AI Chat - Ask Your AI Chatbot

AI Chat, another fast-rising AI-powered chatbot app, surged by 3,164,163 downloads, reaching a new total of 8,362,521 installs.

#1 - WhatsApp Messenger

The global messaging leader took the crown today with a massive 3,888,886 downloads in a single day, pushing its lifetime installs to 10,750,910,245.

Conclusion

From established giants like WhatsApp and TikTok to rising AI-powered apps like ChatGPT and AI Chat, the Play Store’s top performers show how quickly user demand can shift. With over a million downloads each in just 24 hours, these apps prove they’re shaping the way people connect, create, and communicate.

Stay tuned to Top Dogs for tomorrow’s daily update on which apps are racing up the charts.