IMO Becomes No.1 Downloaded App in Uzbekistan, Surpassing ChatGPT

Uzbekistanis Flock to IMO in August

Published September 1, 2025 14:29

Messenger topped the list of free downloads in both stores

Since August 15, Imo.im has topped the free app rankings in both the App Store and Google Play in Uzbekistan. The messenger overtook ChatGPT and Ochiq Budjet, becoming the country’s No. 1 app by downloads.

What is IMO?
Imo.im is a cross-platform messenger for chats and calls, first launched in 2007. It is available on Android, iOS, Windows, macOS, and as a web version. The app is popular for offering free HD-quality calls and video calls even with weak internet, along with message translation, disappearing chats, and a variety of privacy features.

Why now?
Experts link IMO’s surge in popularity to its recent aggressive promotion in Central Asia. The service has already reached hundreds of millions of downloads worldwide, and its strong push in the region appears to be paying off.