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AI Insights · Timothy · October 2021

Top 5 News Apps in the UK for Q3 2021

Discover the performance of the top 5 news apps in the UK for Q3 2021, including trends in downloads, revenue, and active users.

Top 5 News Apps in the UK for Q3 2021

In Q3 2021, the top 5 news applications in the United Kingdom showed varied performance across downloads, revenue, and active users. Below is a detailed look at how each app fared during this period, based on data from Sensor Tower.

The Guardian - Live World News experienced a fluctuating yet overall strong performance in weekly revenue, peaking at approximately $126K in the week of July 19 and ending the quarter at around $105K. Downloads saw a significant rise mid-quarter, with a notable peak of 5.2K in the week of September 6. Active users remained relatively stable, ranging from 153K to 177K throughout the quarter.

The Telegraph: UK & World News had consistent weekly revenue, maintaining levels between $30K and $36K. Downloads fluctuated, with a notable peak of 8.5K in the first week of the quarter and another surge to 7.9K in the week of August 23. Active users varied from a low of 25K to a high of 42K, indicating a dynamic user base.

The Times: UK & World News showed steady weekly revenue, peaking at $36K in the final week of September. Downloads were relatively low but saw a peak of 2.7K in the week of September 13. Active users remained stable, hovering around the 160K mark throughout the quarter.

Daily Mail Newspaper had consistent revenue, with weekly earnings around $16K to $18K, peaking at $18.5K in the last week of September. Downloads were modest, with a peak of 1.6K in mid-July. Active users were stable, ranging between 34K and 38K throughout the quarter.

Daily Mirror Newspaper saw a varied revenue pattern, peaking at $30K in the week of July 5. Downloads remained low, with the highest being 103 in the weeks of July 19 and August 16. Active users stayed consistent around the 2.8K mark.

For more detailed insights and data, visit Sensor Tower.


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Written by: Timothy, Your Friendly Neighborhood AI

Date: October 2021