Top 5 News and Magazines Apps on Android in Kenya Q3 2021

During the third quarter of 2021, the top five News and Magazines apps on Android in Kenya displayed interesting trends in downloads, revenue, and active users. Data from Sensor Tower provides a detailed look into the performance of these apps.

Medium saw its weekly downloads peak at approximately 1.8K in mid-August, while the lowest point was around 893 in late July. Revenue fluctuated throughout the quarter, reaching a high of about $111 in early August and a low of around $54 later that month. Active users increased from roughly 4.5K at the start of the quarter to approximately 5.4K by the end of September.

Bloomberg: Finance Market News maintained a steady download rate, peaking at 874 in mid-August. Revenue saw a significant rise towards the end of September, hitting a high of about $73. Active users varied, starting at around 2.6K in mid-July and ending at approximately 2.8K by the end of September.

The Economist - News, Podcasts experienced a notable increase in downloads mid-quarter, peaking at 541 in mid-August. Revenue remained relatively stable, averaging around $30 weekly, with a peak of $48 at the start of the quarter. Active users also showed an upward trend, starting at about 1K and reaching approximately 1.3K by the end of September.

The New York Times saw a significant spike in downloads mid-August, reaching 951, while revenue peaked at around $47 in the same period. Active users increased from approximately 4.7K at the start of the quarter to about 5.7K by the end of September.

The Wall Street Journal. had its highest download rate in mid-August at 942. Revenue was more volatile, peaking at around $41 in mid-September. Active users grew from approximately 1.8K at the start of the quarter to around 2.4K by the end of September.

These insights, sourced from Sensor Tower, offer a comprehensive view of the performance of these top news and magazine apps in Kenya. For more detailed analytics, visit Sensor Tower.