Top 5 News Apps Performance in the UK in Q2 2023

In the second quarter of 2023, the top 5 news applications in the United Kingdom experienced varied performance across downloads, revenue, and active users. Here’s a closer look at each app's metrics, based on data from Sensor Tower.

The Guardian - Live World News demonstrated a consistent revenue stream, peaking at approximately $174K in mid-April. However, the revenue saw a decline towards the end of June, settling around $139K. Weekly downloads fluctuated, with a notable peak of 2.9K in mid-June, while active users generally hovered around 140K to 150K throughout the quarter.

The Times: UK & World News maintained stable revenue, reaching up to $122K in the last week of June. The app saw a significant spike in downloads at the beginning of May, hitting 10.6K, but later stabilized around 2.2K to 3.2K per week. Active users consistently remained above the 210K mark, peaking at 229K at the start of May.

The Telegraph: UK & World News enjoyed a steady increase in revenue, starting from $49.6K at the end of March and climbing to $71.8K by the end of June. Downloads were fairly stable, with a notable peak of 5.5K in early May. Active users showed slight fluctuations, generally staying around 48K to 53K during the quarter.

X experienced dynamic revenue trends, peaking at approximately $66.8K in mid-April and $63.3K at the end of June. Downloads were robust, reaching a high of 76.2K in early May. The app maintained a substantial number of active users, consistently around the 8M mark throughout the quarter.

Bloomberg: Business News Daily saw its revenue peak at $32.4K in mid-May, with a lesser peak of $30.8K in mid-June. Downloads remained relatively stable, averaging around 500 to 600 per week. Active users fluctuated slightly, ranging from 6.3K to 7.3K over the quarter.

For more detailed insights and data, visit Sensor Tower.