Bible app YouVersion has revealed that Isaiah 41:10 has taken the top spot as its most engaged verse of the year, for the fourth time in six years.
“I think this verse keeps rising to the top because it addresses one of our deepest needs, the assurance that we’re not alone,” the app’s founder and CEO Bobby Gruenewald reflected.
“In a world full of anxiety and uncertainty, people are drawn to God’s promise to be with us, to strengthen us, and to help us.”
“That message never gets old because the need for it is universal and timeless.”
MOST ENGAGED VERSE OF 2025: ISAIAH 41:10
So do not fear, for I am with you;
Do not be dismayed, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you and help you;
I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. (NIV)
OTHER TOP VERSES FROM 2025:
Jeremiah 29:11:
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD,
“Plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future” (NIV)
Romans 12:2:
Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.
Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is — his good, pleasing and perfect will. (NIV)
RECORD-BREAKING SURGE IN GLOBAL USE OF BIBLE APP
The announcement of the top verses follows a record-breaking surge in global Bible use across YouVersion’s family of apps.
The organisation said the trend reflected a deep spiritual hunger emerging in every region of the world,.
Chief executive Bobby Gruenewald noted that people are being increasingly drawn to verses offering “assurance” in a climate marked by anxiety.
He said users were searching for what was “real and true”, adding that the Bible’s relevance is still “alive and active”.
YOUVERSION CELEBRATED ONE BILLIONTH DOWNLOAD IN 2025
YouVersion has seen record engagement this year as it celebrated its one billionth download.
The first Sunday of November set an all-time record for the number of people opening the app in a single day – over 19 million.
More than 2.6 million users joined a 30-day reading challenge during YouVersion’s first ever Global Bible Month in November, pushing daily engagement up 19% from the previous year.
BIBLE APP’S GROWTH TREND ACROSS THE YEAR
On January 1, over 3-million users subscribed to year-long Bible reading plans, an 18% rise from 2024.
On Easter Sunday, nearly 19 million people used YouVersion across its various platforms.
YouVersion said the second half of the year showed “unprecedented momentum.”
Every Sunday from late August through to November ranked among the highest engagement days in the app’s history, with November 2 topping them all.
“EVIDENCE OF WIDENING SPIRITUAL INTEREST”
Mr. Gruenewald described this rapid growth as evidence of widening spiritual interest.
“We’re witnessing a global movement. People are hungry for what’s real and true,” he added.
“The Bible stands alone as the source of truth, carefully passed from generation to generation.”
“It’s alive and active, and relevant to our everyday lives.”
“These numbers represent millions of changed lives — people finding hope, direction, and purpose in God’s Word.”
RISING BIBLE ENGAGEMENT ACROSS THE PLANET
YouVersion reports rising engagement across the planet.
Sub-Saharan Africa reported a 27% increase in daily activity, while Muslim-dominated North Africa, the Middle East and Central Asia saw a 33% jump.
Even in North America, which is already its largest market, YouVersion saw growth of 14%.
OPTIMISM FOR MORE GROWTH IN 2026
App founder Bobby Gruenewald is optimistic for the future:
“The momentum we’re seeing gives us bold faith for 2026 and beyond.”
“When people consistently engage with God’s Word, it transforms more than individual lives.”
‘RIPPLE EFFECT’ THROUGH FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES
“There’s a ripple effect in families and communities.”
“Our hope is that the habits formed during Global Bible Month will continue to deepen.”
“That even more people around the world will discover the life-changing power of Scripture in the year ahead.”
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