Top 5 News Apps Performance in the US in Q4 2021

In the fourth quarter of 2021, the top 5 news apps in the United States showcased varied performance trends in terms of downloads, revenue, and active users, according to data from Sensor Tower.

X from X Corp. saw its weekly downloads fluctuate between approximately 420K and 505K, ending the quarter at an impressive 471K. The app's weekly revenue peaked at nearly $45K in mid-November, with significant spikes observed around early December. Active users remained relatively stable, hovering around 50M throughout the quarter.

Reddit maintained a steady performance with weekly downloads ranging from around 305K to 384K. Revenue consistently increased, peaking at just under $110K in late November. Active users remained robust, fluctuating slightly but generally staying around the 17M to 18M mark.

Nextdoor: Neighborhood Network experienced weekly downloads that varied between 110K and 146K. The app's active user base saw a slight increase, starting at 4.7M and peaking at 5.1M in late October, before stabilizing around 4.9M towards the end of December.

Clubhouse showed notable activity with downloads peaking at 251K in early December. Active users displayed a fluctuating trend, starting at around 479K and ending the quarter at approximately 384K.

NewsBreak: Local News & Alerts had weekly downloads that ranged from 128K to 220K. Active users remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 6.3M and 6.7M, with a slight dip observed in early November.

For more detailed insights and trends, visit Sensor Tower.