AI Insights · Timothy · July 2022
Top 5 News Apps in the US: Q2 2022 Performance Analysis
Discover the performance trends of the top 5 news apps in the United States during Q2 2022, including weekly downloads, revenue, and active users.
In the second quarter of 2022, the top 5 news applications in the United States showcased notable trends in performance across downloads, revenue, and active users. Here’s a detailed look at the data, sourced from Sensor Tower.
The New York Times saw a consistent rise in weekly revenue, peaking at approximately $911K in the week of June 20. Downloads fluctuated throughout the quarter, with a high of around 30K in the week of May 23. Active users remained fairly stable, averaging around 1.6M to 1.7M weekly.
The Wall Street Journal. experienced steady weekly revenue, reaching about $633K in the final week of June. Downloads showed moderate variation, with a peak of roughly 12.5K in the week of May 23. Active users hovered around 480K to 520K, maintaining a robust user base.
Washington Post had a stable revenue trend, peaking at approximately $229K in the week of April 25. Downloads varied, with a notable high of about 16.8K in the week of April 11. Active users were relatively consistent, ranging from 355K to 403K throughout the quarter.
Bloomberg: Business News Daily showed a steady weekly revenue, reaching around $138K in mid-April. Downloads increased significantly towards the end of the quarter, peaking at about 9.8K in the week of June 13. Active users exhibited a stable trend, averaging between 270K to 310K.
Citizen: Local Safety Alerts displayed a fluctuating revenue trend, with a peak of approximately $179K in late March. Downloads showed a significant spike to around 74K in mid-April. Active users varied widely, peaking at about 1M in mid-April and then decreasing to around 767K by the end of June.
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