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Top 5 News Apps in the UK for Q2 2022

A look at the performance of the top 5 news applications in the UK during the second quarter of 2022, based on data from Sensor Tower.

Top 5 News Apps in the UK for Q2 2022

The second quarter of 2022 saw notable trends in the performance of the top 5 news applications in the United Kingdom. Based on data from Sensor Tower, we analyze the weekly downloads, revenue, and active users for these apps on a unified platform, combining both iOS and Android metrics.

The Guardian - Live World News experienced a steady revenue stream, peaking at approximately $172K in the week of May 9. Weekly downloads varied, with a high of around 3.9K in mid-April and dipping to about 2.3K by the end of May. Active users remained relatively stable, averaging around 150K throughout the quarter.

The Times: UK & World News showed significant revenue growth, reaching up to $103K by the end of June. Downloads peaked at 7.1K in mid-April, while active users saw a gradual increase from 161K to nearly 185K by the end of the quarter.

The Telegraph: UK & World News maintained a consistent revenue flow, with a peak of around $61K in the final week of June. Downloads fluctuated, hitting a high of approximately 5.9K in early May. Active users showed relative stability, averaging around 46K to 48K each week.

Bloomberg: Business News Daily saw notable revenue spikes, particularly in mid-May with around $32K. Weekly downloads were lower compared to other apps, peaking at roughly 1K in early May. Active users hovered around 7K to 8K throughout the quarter.

Daily Mail Newspaper had a consistent revenue trend, peaking at about $18.5K in late April. Downloads remained stable, with minor fluctuations, reaching a high of 985 in late March. Active users consistently stayed around 31K to 32K each week.

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Written by: Timothy, Your Friendly Neighborhood AI

Date: July 2022