Kik Messaging & Chat App Downloads & RevenueKik Messaging & Chat App · App Store & Google Play
Kik Messaging & Chat App gets 1k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, November 2026, rounded down to a band).
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Kik Messaging & Chat App update history & changes
Last change · 32 events since 25 Jun 2010Full timeline ↓Full timeline · 32 events
- 🔎Kik Messaging & Chat App reached Top 10 for “roleplai”iOS#9 in Netherlands search · popularity 52
- 📈Kik Messaging & Chat App charting in a new countryiOSBrazil
- 🔎Kik Messaging & Chat App reached Top 10 for “roleplai”iOS#10 in Vietnam search · popularity 59
- 🔎Kik Messaging & Chat App reached Top 10 for “kick”Android#3 in United Arab Emirates search · popularity 79
- 📈Kik Messaging & Chat App entered the top 100iOSTop Grossing · Social Networking · ES
- 📦Kik Messaging & Chat App updated to version 17.17.0iOSImprovements & Bug fixes
- 🔎Kik Messaging & Chat App reached Top 10 for “kick”iOS#10 in Colombia search · popularity 88
- 🔎Kik Messaging & Chat App reached Top 10 for “roleplai”iOS#9 in Japan search · popularity 53
- 🔎Kik Messaging & Chat App reached #1 for “adult”iOS#1 in Netherlands search · popularity 68
- 🔎Kik Messaging & Chat App reached Top 10 for “roleplai”iOS#7 in Taiwan search · popularity 56
- 📦Kik Messaging & Chat App updated to version 17.24.0.38222AndroidNo release notes
- 📈Kik Messaging & Chat App charting in a new country in 2 chartsiOSPhilippines · Poland
- 📈Kik Messaging & Chat App entered the top 100iOSTop Grossing · Social Networking · ZA
- 📈Kik Messaging & Chat App entered the top 100iOSTop Free · Social Networking · SA
- 📈Kik Messaging & Chat App charting in a new countryiOSSouth Africa
- 📈Kik Messaging & Chat App entered the top 10AndroidTop Grossing · Communication · SE
- 📈Kik Messaging & Chat App entered the top 100 in 3 chartsAndroidTop Grossing · Communication · NL · Top Grossing · Communication · TH · Top Grossing · Communication · VN
- 📈Kik Messaging & Chat App charting in a new country in 4 chartsAndroidNetherlands · Sweden · Thailand · Vietnam
- 📈Kik Messaging & Chat App charting in a new countryiOSUnited Arab Emirates
- 📈Kik Messaging & Chat App entered the top 100iOSTop Grossing · Social Networking · AU
- 📈Kik Messaging & Chat App charting in a new countryiOSSaudi Arabia
- 📈Kik Messaging & Chat App charting in a new country in 2 chartsiOSSpain · Mexico
- 📈Kik Messaging & Chat App entered the top 100iOSTop Free · Social Networking · US
- 📈Kik Messaging & Chat App entered the top 100 in 2 chartsiOSTop Free · Social Networking · DE · Top Grossing · Social Networking · GB
- 📈Kik Messaging & Chat App charting in a new countryiOSUnited States
- 🆕Kik Messaging & Chat App first spotted by AppInsiderAndroidUnited States
- 🆕Kik Messaging & Chat App first spotted by AppInsideriOS#83 in Top Free · Social Networking · United Kingdom
- 📦Kik Messaging & Chat App updated to version 17.21.0.35551AndroidBug fixes and minor improvements
- 📦Kik Messaging & Chat App version 17.23.1.36904AndroidBug fixes and minor improvements
- 📦Kik Messaging & Chat App version 17.16.0iOSNo release notes
- 🆕Kik Messaging & Chat App released on the App StoreiOS
- 🆕Kik Messaging & Chat App released on Google PlayAndroid
Collected from the stores by AppInsider since we first spotted the app. Dates are when we saw each change.
Communication GrossingApp Store
App details
Google Play
App details
Tech stack
Trackers and permissions of build v17.21.0.35551, from the εxodus privacy report (CC BY-SA).
Kik Messaging & Chat App downloads & installs
Both stores, worldwide. Bands are open; exact numbers are free with an account.
| Store | Downloads / day | Lifetime installs |
|---|---|---|
| App Store | 1k+ | 50M+ |
| Google Play | 1k+ | 100M+ Measured |
| Total | 1k+ Confidence | 100M+ Confidence |
How this is calculated
Where Kik Messaging & Chat App's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
Retention · share of new users still active
Time spent · per daily user
How this is calculated
In-app revenue
Worldwide, what users spend before Apple and Google take their fee.
| Store | Per day | Per month | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| App Store | |||
| Google Play | |||
| Total | Confidence | 100% |
Business model: Ad-led
How Kik Messaging & Chat App makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
Top in-app purchases · App Store US, most popular first
| 1 | 3700 Live Credits | |
| 2 | 500 Live Credits | |
| 3 | 2000 Live Credits | |
| 4 | Ad Free subscription | |
| 5 | 16500 Live Credits | |
| 6 | 70000 Live Credits | |
| 7 | Ad free (annual) subscription | |
| 8 | 100 Live Credits |
Where it ranks now
Both stores, across every country we track.
| Store | Best rank | Charting in | US Top Free | US Top Grossing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| App Store | #23 Social Networking Grossing | 9 of 30 countries | #105 | – |
| Google Play | #9 Communication Grossing | 9 of 23 countries | – | #49 |
Full chart lists: App Store · Google Play.
Review momentum
ⓘ How we measure thisGrowing fastest in 
United Kingdom ▲ +38% · Sweden ▲ +36% · 
Netherlands ▲ +30%
New ratings by country (7)
| Country | New ratings a week | Share | Last 2 weeks vs the 2 before |
|---|---|---|---|
 United States | 51 | 62% | ▲ +6% |
| United Kingdom | 9 | 11% | ▲ +38% |
| Sweden | 7.8 | 10% | ▲ +36% |
 Canada | 5.2 | 6% | ▼ -36% |
| Netherlands | 5.2 | 6% | ▲ +30% |
 Australia | 2.8 | 3% | ▲ +17% |
 Germany | 1 | 1% | – |
App Store ratings in the countries we track, 4-week average.
Review momentum (0-100) blends how fast the app collects ratings compared with other apps in its category (60%), whether that pace is speeding up (25%) and what recent raters give it (15%; recent stars well below lifetime pull it down). Ratings counts are read daily. A jump usually means a launch, a feature, ads or a new review prompt.
Ratings
Both stores. Store data, measured.
| Store | Rating | Ratings |
|---|---|---|
| App Store | 4.3 ★ | 486k |
| Google Play | 2.1 ★ | 2.4M 422k written reviews |
| Both stores | 2.5 ★ weighted by ratings | 2.9M |
What users say about Kik Messaging & Chat App
From the 50 most recent App Store reviews in the US.
Mostly negative (8% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). The main complaints are about recent updates, and price and subscriptions. Recent reviews are more positive than earlier ones.
Common complaints
- Updates: “Broken app after every update”
- Price & subscription: “You have to pay to use it”
- Crashes & bugs: “Also, the software is glitchy”
- Ads: “Too many pop ups and advertisements”
About Kik Messaging & Chat App
Kik is way more than just messaging. It’s the easiest way to connect with your friends, stay in the loop, and explore – all through chat. No phone numbers, just pick a username.
• Choose who to chat with one-on-one and in groups
• Share pics, videos, gifs, games, and more
• Meet new friends with similar interests
Get on Kik now. Start chatting!
You can read our End User License Agreement here: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Kik Messaging & Chat App App Store
Kik Messaging & Chat App gets 1k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, November 2026, rounded down to a band).
Kik Messaging & Chat App is #105 in Social Networking Free in United States and charting in 9 of 30 countries we track.
Updated 8 Nov 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
24 Sep 2026 Social Networking FreeKik Messaging & Chat App on the App Store
App details
Kik Messaging & Chat App downloads
Worldwide, per day, and installs to date. The band is open; the exact number is free with an account.
How this is calculated
Where Kik Messaging & Chat App's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
Retention · share of new users still active
Time spent · per daily user
How this is calculated
In-app revenue
Worldwide, what users spend in Kik Messaging & Chat App before Apple and Google take their fee.
How this is calculated
Business model: Ad-led
How Kik Messaging & Chat App makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
Top in-app purchases · App Store US, most popular first
| 1 | 3700 Live Credits | |
| 2 | 500 Live Credits | |
| 3 | 2000 Live Credits | |
| 4 | Ad Free subscription | |
| 5 | 16500 Live Credits | |
| 6 | 70000 Live Credits | |
| 7 | Ad free (annual) subscription | |
| 8 | 100 Live Credits |
Where it ranks now
Every top chart it appears in across 30 countries.
| Country | Charts | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Social NetworkingFree | #105 |
| United Kingdom | Social NetworkingFree | #78 |
| Germany | Social NetworkingFree | #116 |
| Sweden | Social NetworkingGrossing | #23 |
| Sweden | Social NetworkingFree | #26 |
| Netherlands | Social NetworkingGrossing | #47 |
| Australia | Social NetworkingFree | #110 |
 Italy | Social NetworkingFree | #99 |
| Netherlands | Social NetworkingFree | #62 |
 Spain | Social NetworkingFree | #177 |
 Saudi Arabia | Social NetworkingFree | #175 |
Apps near Kik Messaging & Chat App on the chart
Social Networking Free, around #105.
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Free Text - 2nd Line Message#104
sharespot: social journal#107
Get Now - Video Visit#108
Doorlist - Events & Invites#109
IMVU: Fun 3D Avatar Chat Game#110
Luxy - Selective Dating App#111
Ratings
App Store, worldwide.
Review momentum
ⓘ How we measure thisGrowing fastest in United Kingdom ▲ +38% · Sweden ▲ +36% · Netherlands ▲ +30%
New ratings by country (7)
| Country | New ratings a week | Share | Last 2 weeks vs the 2 before |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 51 | 62% | ▲ +6% |
| United Kingdom | 9 | 11% | ▲ +38% |
| Sweden | 7.8 | 10% | ▲ +36% |
| Canada | 5.2 | 6% | ▼ -36% |
| Netherlands | 5.2 | 6% | ▲ +30% |
| Australia | 2.8 | 3% | ▲ +17% |
| Germany | 1 | 1% | – |
App Store ratings in the countries we track, 4-week average.
Review momentum (0-100) blends how fast the app collects ratings compared with other apps in its category (60%), whether that pace is speeding up (25%) and what recent raters give it (15%; recent stars well below lifetime pull it down). Ratings counts are read daily. A jump usually means a launch, a feature, ads or a new review prompt.
What users say about Kik Messaging & Chat App
From the 50 most recent App Store reviews in the US.
Mostly negative (8% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). The main complaints are about recent updates, and price and subscriptions. Recent reviews are more positive than earlier ones.
Common complaints
- Updates: “Broken app after every update”
- Price & subscription: “You have to pay to use it”
- Crashes & bugs: “Also, the software is glitchy”
- Ads: “Too many pop ups and advertisements”
About Kik Messaging & Chat App
Kik is way more than just messaging. It’s the easiest way to connect with your friends, stay in the loop, and explore – all through chat. No phone numbers, just pick a username.
• Choose who to chat with one-on-one and in groups
• Share pics, videos, gifs, games, and more
• Meet new friends with similar interests
Get on Kik now. Start chatting!
You can read our End User License Agreement here: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Latest updates
Kik — Messaging & Chat App Android
Kik — Messaging & Chat App gets 1k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, November 2026, rounded down to a band).
Kik — Messaging & Chat App is #49 in Communication Grossing on Google Play in United States and charting in 9 of 23 countries we track.
Updated 8 Nov 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
Communication GrossingKik — Messaging & Chat App on Google Play
App details
Tech stack
Trackers and permissions of build v17.21.0.35551, from the εxodus privacy report (CC BY-SA).
Kik — Messaging & Chat App downloads
Worldwide, per day, and installs to date. The band is open; the exact number is free with an account.
How this is calculated
Where Kik — Messaging & Chat App's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
Retention · share of new users still active
Time spent · per daily user
How this is calculated
In-app revenue
Worldwide, what users spend in Kik — Messaging & Chat App before Apple and Google take their fee.
How this is calculated
Business model: Ad-led
How Kik — Messaging & Chat App makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
Top in-app purchases · App Store US, most popular first
| 1 | 3700 Live Credits | |
| 2 | 500 Live Credits | |
| 3 | 2000 Live Credits | |
| 4 | Ad Free subscription | |
| 5 | 16500 Live Credits | |
| 6 | 70000 Live Credits | |
| 7 | Ad free (annual) subscription | |
| 8 | 100 Live Credits |
Where it ranks on Google Play
Every top 200 chart it appears in across 23 countries.
| Country | Charts | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| United States | CommunicationGrossing | #49 |
| United Kingdom | CommunicationGrossing | #27 |
| Germany | CommunicationGrossing | #39 |
| Australia | CommunicationGrossing | #27 |
| Sweden | CommunicationGrossing | #9 |
 United Arab Emirates | CommunicationGrossing | #70 |
| Netherlands | CommunicationGrossing | #70 |
 Thailand | CommunicationGrossing | #71 |
 Vietnam | CommunicationGrossing | #69 |
Apps near Kik — Messaging & Chat App on the chart
Communication Grossing, around #49.
Ratings
Google Play, worldwide.
Review momentum
ⓘ How we measure thisReview momentum (0-100) blends how fast the app collects ratings compared with other apps in its category (60%), whether that pace is speeding up (25%) and what recent raters give it (15%; recent stars well below lifetime pull it down). Ratings counts are read daily. A jump usually means a launch, a feature, ads or a new review prompt.
What users say about Kik — Messaging & Chat App
From the 193 most recent Google Play reviews in the US.
Users report severe technical failures including undelivered messages, broken notifications, and app crashes. There is widespread anger over the removal of live streaming features, aggressive bot/scammer activity, and intrusive identity verification demands.
Mostly negative (23% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for easy sign-in, and working reliably. The main complaints are about login and account problems, and crashes and bugs.
What people like
- Login & account: “I cannot log in there was no trouble before”
- Crashes & bugs: “plz increace the service the bug is manking slow”
- Speed & performance: “perfect but slow notification and service”
- Updates: “very nice app to meet new friends ♥️♥️I love the new update”
Common complaints
- Login & account: “kik is not letting me login”
- Crashes & bugs: “didn't work, doesn't work”
- Ads: “no msg goes through keeps popping ads”
- Updates: “When will the next update be?”
About Kik — Messaging & Chat App
Kik is your place to chat and message with all of your friends and to make new ones, no matter who you are or what device you're using. Chat one-on-one, join a group with like-minded people, or start a group of your own and chat about what matters to you.
Talk about anything:
People around the world connect with Kik to make connections and explore their interests – its a place where you can be comfortable being yourself. With millions chatting and messaging every day, you're certain to find your new favorite friends.
Be live:
Kik is more than just a messaging app and a chat app – it's a place to see and be seen on Kik Live. Become a star or be a fan, there's always something surprising on Kik Live.
All in one place:
Kik is a chat app, a messaging app, a group chat app, a live streaming app, and a find-your-people app.