Top 5 News Apps Performance in Kenya Q2 2022

In the second quarter of 2022, the top 5 news applications in Kenya showed varying performance trends in terms of downloads, revenue, and active users. The data, sourced from Sensor Tower, provides a comprehensive overview of these apps' market presence.

X saw a steady increase in weekly downloads, peaking at around 44K in mid-April. However, by the end of June, downloads had decreased to approximately 32K. Weekly revenue fluctuated, reaching a high of $25 in mid-May and ending at $7. Weekly active users remained relatively stable, hovering around 1.25M throughout the quarter.

Reddit experienced modest weekly download numbers, ranging from 1.8K to 3.1K, with a notable increase at the beginning of June. Weekly revenue showed minor fluctuations, peaking at $24 at the end of March and generally staying between $8 and $19. Active users demonstrated a slight upward trend, growing from about 59K to 66K by the end of the quarter.

Clubhouse had relatively low download numbers, fluctuating between 1K and 2K. Active users showed slight growth, starting at 12K and peaking at nearly 14K in early June before dropping to 11.8K by the end of the month.

Opera News: Breaking & Local saw a decline in weekly downloads from 22.6K at the end of March to around 9.1K by the end of June. Weekly active users remained relatively stable, averaging around 300K throughout the quarter.

Al Jazeera had a gradual decline in downloads, starting at 2.1K in late March and decreasing to 1.7K by the end of June. Active users fluctuated slightly, peaking at 10.4K in early May and ending the quarter at approximately 8.8K.

These insights are based on data from Sensor Tower, where more detailed information and analysis can be found.