Top 20 Apps Americans Are Looking To Delete From Their Phones
Whether it’s checking the news, watching the latest viral video, or looking at baby pictures posted by a relative, we spend a lot of time on our phones. The apps we download help us stay connected to the information and the important people in our lives.
However, we spend so much time looking at screens that sometimes we need a break. The difficult decision is which apps to delete to reduce screen time.
TorGuard’s data looks at which apps Americans want deleted from their phones. The list may make you reconsider if your most-used apps need a kick to the curb to help you disconnect.
Trends in App Deletion

TorGuard determined its list of 20 apps that Americans want to delete the most by looking up search terms related to the deletion of popular apps in the U.S. The data was then analyzed alongside the total number of searches for each app. For example, phrases such as “How to delete Tinder” were used to determine that app’s deletion trend.
Worth noting is the fact that Facebook and Instagram were not included on the list. TorGaurd believes the search terms and user numbers for those apps were too large; they excluded them to make the list more balanced. Can we blame them? Instagram alone is reported to have 1.5 billion monthly users.
The following are the top 20 apps Americans want to delete the most, starting with the app people most desire to get rid of. The lower the user ratio per search, the greater the percentage of people who want to delete any given app.
1: Tinder

Number of searches relating to deleting Tinder: 183,960
Number of Users Tinder has: 7,860,000
User ratio for deletion: 1 in 43
2: Telegram

Number of searches relating to deleting Telegram: 158,800
Number of Users Telegram has: 10,890,000
User ratio for deletion: 1 in 69
3: Snapchat

Number of searches relating to deleting Snapchat: 1,395,660
Number of Users Snapchat has: 106,240,000
User ratio for deletion: 1 in 76
4: Amazon Prime Video

Number of searches relating to deleting Amazon Prime Video: 1,913,490
Number of Users Amazon Prime Video has: 164,000,000
User ratio for deletion: 1 in 86
5: X (Twitter)

Number of searches relating to deleting X (Twitter): 979,050
Number of Users X (Twitter) has: 105,420,000
User ratio for deletion: 1 in 108
6: Roblox

Number of searches relating to deleting Roblox: 89,390
Number of Users Roblox has: 15,600,000
User ratio for deletion: 1 in 175
7: Kik

Number of searches relating to deleting Kik: 31,730
Number of Users Kik has: 7,200,000
User ratio for deletion: 1 in 227
8: YouTube

Number of searches relating to deleting YouTube: 898,870
Number of Users YouTube has: 239,000,000
User ratio for deletion: 1 in 266
9: TikTok

Number of searches relating to deleting TikTok: 554,640
Number of Users TikTok has: 150,000,000
User ratio for deletion: 1 in 270
10: Duolingo

Number of searches relating to deleting Duolingo: 195,830
Number of Users Duolingo has: 57,000,000
User ratio for deletion: 1 in 291
11: Facebook Messenger

Number of searches relating to deleting Facebook Messenger: 552,390
Number of Users Facebook Messenger has: 190,850,000
User ratio for deletion: 1 in 345
12: WhatsApp

Number of searches relating to deleting WhatsApp: 215,740
Number of Users WhatsApp has: 79,600,000
User ratio for deletion: 1 in 369
13: Spotify

Number of searches relating to deleting Spotify: 211,410
Number of Users Spotify has: 100,000,000
User ratio for deletion: 1 in 473
14: Uber

Number of searches relating to deleting Uber: 246,300
Number of Users Uber has: 131,000,000
User ratio for deletion: 1 in 532
15: LinkedIn

Number of searches relating to deleting LinkedIn: 298,560
Number of Users LinkedIn has: 200,000,000
User ratio for deletion: 1 in 670
16: Bumble

Number of searches relating to deleting Bumble: 15,500
Number of Users Bumble has: 12,300,000
User ratio for deletion: 1 in 794
17: Hinge

Number of searches relating to deleting Hinge: 11,360
Number of Users Hinge has: 11,000,000
User ratio for deletion: 1 in 968
18: Reddit

Number of searches relating to deleting Reddit: 49,070
Number of Users Reddit has: 60,000,000
User ratio for deletion: 1 in 1,223
19: Discord

Number of searches relating to deleting Discord: 32,850
Number of Users Discord has: 51,210,000
User ratio for deletion: 1 in 1,559
20: Pinterest

Number of searches relating to deleting Pinterest: 57,150
Number of Users Pinterest has: 90,100,000
User ratio for deletion: 1 in 1,577
Dating App Tops List

A majority of Americans want Tinder off their phones. Tinder is also the most downloaded dating app in the world, reportedly being downloaded 530 million times. Bumble, the second most downloaded dating app, is also on the list of apps Americans are eager to get rid of.
Hinge, another app that made the list, has been marketing itself as a dating app “designed to be deleted.” The clever ads touch on how people using dating apps become frustrated with the lack of success in finding long-term relationships, promising users will find what they’re looking for.
Controversial Gaming App

Roblox’s reason for deletion could be the growing worry some parents may have over their children’s safety on the gaming app. Roblox offers its users connectivity with online players that might be safe for older kids, but concerns linger for parents wanting tighter restrictions on the app.
Reportedly, Roblox is the second most popular gaming app in the U.S. It’s also a big moneymaker. The app is expected to bring in $2.8 billion in revenue in the year 2024.
Americans Want Less Messages

It’s good to stay connected with friends and family over messaging apps, but Americans could stand to message less. Telegram, WhatsApp, and Facebook Messenger are among the messaging apps on the list. In terms of security, though, all three are rated as some of the best-encrypted messaging apps out there.
Kik, another messaging app that made the list, is also one that could pose a threat to kids. Parents should be warned that the app lets its users remain anonymous which could lead to messages parents might find inappropriate for their kids to read unsupervised.
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