Top 5 News and Magazines Apps on Android in New Zealand - Q4 2023

During the fourth quarter of 2023, the top 5 news and magazines apps on the Android platform in New Zealand exhibited varied performance trends. Here's a closer look at their weekly downloads, revenue, and active user metrics.

1NEWS saw a significant rise in weekly downloads. Starting the quarter with 135 downloads in late September, the app experienced a peak in late November with 1.5K downloads. The trend remained strong, with downloads consistently above 900 in December, reaching 1.2K in the final week.

Stuff.co.nz had a steady flow of weekly downloads, beginning at 366 in late September and maintaining a range between 240 and 534 throughout the quarter. The app's weekly active users fluctuated slightly, peaking at 16.8K in early October and ending the quarter at 14.9K.

Readly Magazines & Newspapers showed a mixed performance. Weekly downloads started strong with 785 in late September but dropped significantly to single digits by early December. A notable spike occurred in mid-December, with downloads reaching 1.2K. Revenue trends were erratic, with peaks of $95 in late November and $103 in the final week of December. Active users peaked at 2K in mid-December.

NZ Herald News maintained a steady weekly download rate, starting at 278 in late September and ending the quarter at 321. The app's weekly revenue showed a consistent upward trend, peaking at $4.8K in late November, with a slight dip to $3.3K in early December, before rising again to $4.2K by the end of the quarter.

RNZ experienced moderate weekly download fluctuations. Starting at 152 in late September, the app saw a peak in early November with 407 downloads. The numbers remained relatively steady through December, ending the quarter at 271.

These insights, gathered from Sensor Tower, highlight the performance dynamics of the leading news and magazines apps on Android in New Zealand during Q4 2023. For more detailed analytics and insights, visit Sensor Tower.