Top 5 News Apps Performance in New Zealand Q2 2021

During the second quarter of 2021, the top 5 news applications in New Zealand demonstrated varied performance in terms of downloads, revenue, and active users. The data, sourced from Sensor Tower, reveals interesting trends for each app on a unified platform.

Reddit saw a relatively stable trend in weekly downloads, with numbers fluctuating between 3.4K and 5.2K. The app's weekly revenue showed a gradual increase, peaking at around $494 in the week of June 21. Weekly active users ranged from 142K to 157K, indicating a consistent user engagement throughout the quarter.

X experienced a moderate download rate, with a peak of 3.3K in early May. Revenue remained minor but steady, with the highest weekly revenue reaching $31 in the week of May 10. Active users hovered around 436K to 456K, showcasing a stable user base.

Stuff.co.nz displayed a modest increase in downloads, peaking at 1.5K in the week of June 21. Active users showed a consistent pattern, ranging from 53K to 59K throughout the quarter.

NZ Herald News achieved significant weekly revenue, especially in late June, reaching approximately $11.9K. Downloads remained relatively low but steady, with a peak of 699 in mid-June. Active users fluctuated slightly, maintaining a range of around 6.1K to 6.7K.

RNZ maintained a stable download rate, with numbers varying between 358 and 600. The app did not generate any revenue during this period, but its download and active user trends indicate a loyal user base.

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