Top 5 News Applications in Nigeria Q3 2023 Performance

The third quarter of 2023 saw varied performance among the top 5 news applications in Nigeria, based on data from Sensor Tower. Here's a detailed look at their weekly downloads, revenue, and active user trends.

X experienced a significant rise in weekly revenue, peaking at approximately $7.8K in the week of August 21. Weekly downloads fluctuated, reaching a high of around 84.9K in the week of August 28. The app maintained a stable user base, with weekly active users ranging between 2.2M and 2.3M throughout the quarter.

Bloomberg: Business News Daily showed a modest increase in weekly revenue, with a notable peak of $458 in the week of August 14. Downloads remained relatively stable, with a slight increase to 391 in the week of September 18. The app's active user base also saw a slight upward trend, reaching 1.9K in the final week of September.

The Economist - News, Podcasts had a varied revenue stream, peaking at $201 in the week of September 4. Weekly downloads were steady, hovering around 100 to 150. Active users showed a gradual increase, reaching 689 by the end of the quarter.

Medium: Read & Write Stories saw a consistent rise in weekly revenue, peaking at $268 in the last week of September. Downloads showed a similar trend, with a high of 2.8K in the week of September 11. The app's active user count also climbed steadily, reaching over 9.1K by the quarter's end.

The Wall Street Journal. had a relatively stable revenue stream, peaking at $118 in the week of September 18. Downloads saw a gradual increase, reaching 131 in the same week. Active users remained steady, peaking at 467 in the final week of September.

For more detailed insights on the performance of these apps, visit Sensor Tower.