Figures have been rounded for a better understanding.
The source classified live streaming e-commerce apps as e-commerce apps. Thus, the largest live commerce apps were excluded in this list.
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Leading live streaming apps in China 2025, based on MAUs
Tencent-backed Huya Live was the leading live streaming app in China. In May 2025, its monthly active users amounted to approximately **** million. Its domestic rivals YY Live and Douyu Live followed with **** and **** million monthly active users respectively.
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