Top 5 News Apps Performance in Australia, Q1 2022

The first quarter of 2022 saw notable performance trends among the top 5 news apps in Australia, with data sourced from Sensor Tower providing key insights into weekly downloads, revenue, and active users.

X by X Corp. experienced a fluctuating yet impressive revenue pattern, peaking at approximately $2.3K in late March. Weekly downloads showcased a significant increase toward the end of the quarter, surging to around 34K in the final week. Active users remained robust, ranging from 2.1M to 2.2M throughout the period.

Reddit maintained a steady revenue stream, with weekly earnings hovering around $2.5K. Downloads spiked mid-March, reaching approximately 27.5K. Active user numbers showed a consistent upward trend, culminating at over 1.1M by the end of the quarter.

ABC News displayed a consistent download rate, with a notable peak of about 11.7K in the week of February 21. Active users fluctuated slightly, maintaining an average of around 230K, with a peak of 248K in late February.

VicEmergency saw relatively modest download numbers, peaking at approximately 8.6K in late December. Active users exhibited a stable pattern, averaging around 35K, with a notable peak of 40.6K in early March.

9NEWS experienced consistent download rates, with a peak of about 4.5K in early March. Active user numbers showed a slight decline, averaging around 87K, with a peak of 102.8K in late February.

For more detailed insights and data, visit Sensor Tower.