Top 5 News Apps in Belgium in Q4 2021: Performance Insights

In Q4 2021, the top 5 news applications in Belgium demonstrated varied performance across weekly downloads, revenue, and active users. Here’s a detailed look at each app's trends based on data from Sensor Tower.

X, published by X Corp., saw a steady increase in both weekly downloads and active users. Starting the quarter with 6K weekly downloads, the app peaked at nearly 10K in the last week of December. Weekly active users showed a consistent pattern, fluctuating around the 820K to 830K range. Revenue for the app experienced a notable rise towards the end of the quarter, reaching approximately $48 in mid-December.

Reddit, a US-based app, showed an upward trend in weekly downloads, starting at 3.5K and peaking at 5.6K by the end of December. The app’s weekly revenue also saw significant growth, climbing from $197 at the beginning of October to $415 by the end of December. Active users increased steadily throughout the quarter, reaching over 182K.

VRT NWS, from Belgium’s VRT, had a notable increase in weekly downloads, especially in late November, peaking at around 6.7K. The app maintained a strong base of active users, growing from approximately 247K to 285K by mid-December.

HLN, published by DPG Media, experienced steady weekly downloads, averaging around 2.5K to 4.3K. The app’s revenue remained robust, consistently generating between $10K and $15K each week. Active users for HLN showed a stable trend, hovering around 380K to 390K throughout the quarter.

Mijn Magazines, a relatively new entrant from Roularta Media Group, saw varied weekly downloads, with a significant spike to 4.7K in early December. Although the app did not generate revenue during the quarter, its download numbers indicate growing interest among users.

This summary provides a snapshot of the top-performing news apps in Belgium for Q4 2021. For more detailed insights and data, visit Sensor Tower.