Top 5 News Apps Performance in Africa for Q1 2023

In the first quarter of 2023, the performance of the top 5 news applications on a unified platform in Africa showcased interesting trends in weekly downloads, revenue, and active users. Here’s a detailed look at the data sourced from Sensor Tower.

X, developed by X Corp., saw a significant increase in weekly revenue, peaking at approximately $15K in the week of March 20. Weekly downloads remained relatively stable, starting at around 254K and experiencing minor fluctuations, ending the quarter at 251K. The app maintained a high level of weekly active users, averaging around 17M throughout the quarter.

Reddit, published by reddit, displayed a steady decline in weekly revenue, starting at $633 and dropping to $495 by the end of March. Weekly downloads also saw a slight decrease, beginning at approximately 24K and ending at 22K. Active users fluctuated, peaking at 441K in early January and settling around 424K by the end of the quarter.

Opera News: Breaking & Local, from Opera Software AS, did not report any revenue during the quarter. Weekly downloads started at 71K and experienced a gradual decline, closing the quarter at 60K. Active users averaged around 2.3M, with a slight downward trend observed towards the end of March.

Quora, published by Quora, Inc., also reported no revenue during this period. Weekly downloads showed a positive trend, starting at 9K and reaching 15K by the end of March. Active users remained consistent, averaging around 380K throughout the quarter.

Clubhouse, developed by Alpha Exploration Co., did not generate any revenue in Q1 2023. Weekly downloads began at 10K and experienced minor fluctuations, ending the quarter at 9.8K. Active users showed a slight decrease from approximately 152K to 136K over the three-month period.

For more detailed insights and data on app performance, visit Sensor Tower.