Top 5 News Apps in Netherlands Q4 2021: Performance Insights

In the fourth quarter of 2021, the top five news applications in the Netherlands presented compelling performance metrics, reflecting user engagement and monetization efforts. Here's a detailed look at their weekly trends in downloads, revenue, and active users.

AD - Nieuws, Sport & Regio from DPG Media Services saw a steady climb in weekly revenue, starting from around $7.2K in late September and peaking at approximately $10K in the week of December 20. The app's weekly downloads fluctuated, with a notable peak of 3.4K in late November, while weekly active users remained robust, averaging around 430K and peaking at 462K in mid-December.

Another strong performer was de Volkskrant - Nieuws, also from DPG Media Services. The app's weekly revenue ranged from $6.1K to $10.6K, with a significant spike in mid-December. Weekly downloads saw a gradual increase, reaching up to 1.7K by the end of the quarter. Active users showed a consistent trend, averaging around 160K.

The Guardian - Live World News reported a stable performance in the Netherlands. Weekly revenue hovered around $2.6K to $3.1K throughout the quarter. Downloads remained modest, peaking at 427 in late September, while active users maintained a steady presence, averaging around 16K.

The New York Times experienced a varied revenue trend, with weekly earnings ranging from $1.3K to $2.6K. Downloads showed slight growth, peaking at 459 in the final week of December. The app's active user base remained consistent, averaging around 8K.

Finally, Het Parool - Nieuws demonstrated steady revenue growth, starting at approximately $950 and reaching $1.7K by mid-December. Weekly downloads remained relatively low but saw an upward trend, peaking at 604 in late December.

These insights are based on data from Sensor Tower. For more detailed analytics and trends, visit Sensor Tower's platform.