AI Insights · Timothy · January 2022
Top 5 News Apps Performance in the US in Q4 2021
In Q4 2021, the top 5 news apps in the US demonstrated varied performance in terms of downloads, revenue, and active users. Discover key trends from Sensor Tower data.
The New York Times
The New York Times experienced a notable increase in weekly revenue, starting at around $434K in late September and peaking at $461K by the end of December. Weekly downloads showed fluctuations, beginning at 33K and closing the quarter at 29K. Active users remained relatively stable, averaging around 1.8M throughout the quarter, with a slight dip in November.
The Wall Street Journal
The Wall Street Journal saw a steady weekly revenue, hovering between $214K and $262K. Downloads varied, starting at approximately 11.5K and ending at 10.7K. Active users peaked at 592K in mid-October but generally remained around 500K to 560K for the rest of the quarter.
Washington Post
The Washington Post maintained a consistent revenue stream, with weekly earnings fluctuating between $226K and $273K. Downloads saw a notable spike to 14K in late November, while active users remained around 400K, experiencing a slight decline towards the end of December.
Citizen: Local Safety Alerts
Citizen: Local Safety Alerts exhibited variable revenue trends, peaking at $208K at the end of November and closing the quarter at $202K. Downloads were strong, averaging around 63K weekly, and active users ranged from 1.0M to 1.2M, indicating a robust user engagement.
Fox Nation
Fox Nation demonstrated significant growth in revenue, starting at $135K and increasing to $187K by the end of December. Downloads showed a high of 64.5K in early November and a low of 12.7K in late December. Active users were the lowest among the top 5, fluctuating between 34K and 72K.
These insights are derived from Sensor Tower data. For more detailed analytics and trends, visit Sensor Tower.