Top 5 News and Magazines Apps in South America Q2 2022

Top 5 News and Magazines Apps in South America Q2 2022

In the second quarter of 2022, the top 5 news and magazines applications on a unified platform in South America showed distinct trends in their performance metrics. Here's a closer look at their weekly downloads, revenue, and active users based on data from Sensor Tower.

Opera News: breaking & local

Opera News maintained a steady presence in the market with weekly downloads fluctuating between approximately 99K and 163K. The highest downloads were observed at the start of the quarter, with a gradual decline towards mid-quarter before a slight recovery by the end of June. The app's weekly active users ranged from 499K to 600K, showing minor fluctuations but generally maintaining a stable user base.

Local News - Latest & Smart

Local News - Latest & Smart experienced a significant increase in weekly downloads, peaking at around 56K in late April. Despite this peak, downloads saw a general decline towards June, averaging between 16K and 51K. Active users showed a consistent upward trend, reaching approximately 154K by the end of June, reflecting a growing user engagement.

Breaking News: Local & Alerts

Breaking News: Local & Alerts had varied weekly downloads, with the highest being around 48K in early May. However, a noticeable decline was observed towards the end of the quarter, with downloads dropping to about 12K. Active users fluctuated, peaking at 521K in early April before dropping to a low of 357K mid-June, and then recovering to 427K by the end of the quarter.

G1 Portal de Notícias da Globo

G1 Portal de Notícias da Globo saw a consistent trend in weekly downloads, ranging from 11K to 35K. The app's active users remained relatively stable, with minor fluctuations, peaking at 920K in mid-June before settling at 811K at the end of the quarter. This indicates a steady user base throughout the period.

Twitter Lite

Twitter Lite demonstrated strong performance with weekly downloads ranging from 333K to 671K, peaking in late April. The app also showed consistent revenue generation, averaging around $150 to $240 per week. Active users remained robust, fluctuating slightly but hovering around 36M to 37M throughout the quarter, showcasing its wide reach and sustained user engagement.

For more detailed insights and analytics, visit Sensor Tower.