Top 5 News and Magazines Apps in Russia: Q3 2022 Performance

In the third quarter of 2022, the top 5 News and Magazines apps in Russia showcased varied performance trends across downloads and active users. Here’s a detailed look at their metrics, based on data from Sensor Tower.

РИА Новости saw a significant rise in weekly downloads, peaking at around 20.6K in mid-September. The app maintained a steady increase in active users, growing from approximately 83.9K in late June to around 111.9K by the end of September.

Breaking News: Local & Alerts experienced a substantial growth in weekly downloads, reaching about 6.5K by the last week of September. Active users also increased steadily, climbing from approximately 10.1K in late June to around 14.2K by the end of the quarter.

Новости Mail.ru had a more fluctuating download trend, with a peak of about 5.1K in mid-September but dropping to around 2.2K by the end of the month. Active users, however, remained relatively stable, ranging from approximately 8.6K to 9.1K throughout the quarter.

4PDA showed a declining trend in weekly downloads, starting at around 1.4K in late June and decreasing to approximately 983 by the end of September. Active users fluctuated slightly but stayed within the range of 42.8K to 51.4K over the quarter.

Google News - Daily Headlines displayed a consistent download trend, peaking at around 2.3K in late September. The app saw a significant increase in active users, growing from approximately 172.6K in late June to around 204.2K by the end of September.

These insights highlight the dynamic nature of user engagement and app performance in the News and Magazines category on a unified platform in Russia. For more detailed analytics, visit Sensor Tower.