Top 5 News and Magazines Apps in Australia Q2 2022 Performance

In the second quarter of 2022, the top 5 news and magazines apps in Australia demonstrated varied performance trends across weekly downloads, active users, and revenue. Here’s an in-depth look at each app based on data from Sensor Tower.

ABC NEWS from the Australian Broadcasting Corporation saw a significant spike in weekly downloads, peaking at approximately 21.4K during the week of May 16. This sharp increase was followed by a more stable period, with downloads ranging between 3.4K and 5.8K in subsequent weeks. Active users also showed a notable increase, reaching around 272.8K in mid-May before stabilizing around 202K to 226K towards the end of June.

Breaking News: Local & Alerts by SAFE APPS experienced moderate fluctuations in weekly downloads, with a high of 3K in early May and a low of 1.2K in mid-June. Active user numbers were relatively stable, oscillating between 36.8K and 50.8K, with notable peaks in early April and late June.

Australia Breaking News, also from Safe Apps Inc, maintained a steady download rate, peaking at around 1.8K in late April before stabilizing between 872 and 1.5K. Active users showed a consistent trend, ranging from 62.3K to 80.9K, with the highest activity observed in mid-April.

SBS News by SBS Corporation saw a varied download trend, peaking at 2.2K in mid-May and fluctuating between 950 and 1.5K in other weeks. Unfortunately, active user data for this app was not available for this period.

Lastly, Quora: the knowledge platform from Quora, Inc. showed a consistent download pattern, with weekly downloads ranging from 1.6K to 3.4K. The app's active user base remained stable, hovering around 37.1K to 39.7K throughout the quarter.

For more detailed insights and further data, visit Sensor Tower.