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Top 5 News and Magazines Apps in the US: Q1 2024 Performance

The performance of the top 5 news and magazines apps in the US during Q1 2024 showed varied trends in revenue, downloads, and active users, according to Sensor Tower data.

Top 5 News and Magazines Apps in the US: Q1 2024 Performance

In the first quarter of 2024, the top 5 news and magazines applications in the United States exhibited diverse performance trends across several key metrics, including weekly revenue, downloads, and active users. Data from Sensor Tower provides an insightful look into these trends.

The New York Times experienced fluctuating revenue, which peaked at approximately $1.1M in the week of January 22. Downloads ranged from around 26K to 38K, with a notable increase to nearly 38K in the week of March 18. Active users saw a minor decline from 1.65M to 1.59M over the quarter.

The Wall Street Journal showed a steady revenue trend, reaching a high of about $774K in the week of February 26. Downloads fluctuated between 10K and 18K, with a peak in early January. Active users grew from 445K to 526K, showcasing a positive trend.

Citizen: Local Safety Alerts saw consistent revenue, peaking at approximately $167K in the week of March 4. Downloads varied, with a high of around 73K in mid-March. Active users remained relatively stable, ranging from 665K to 871K throughout the quarter.

Washington Post had a steady revenue stream, peaking at about $200K in the week of March 18. Downloads fluctuated, with a low of 6.6K in early March and a peak of 10.5K in the last week of the quarter. Active users held steady between 292K and 332K.

The Epoch Times: Breaking News showed varying revenue trends, reaching approximately $112K in the week of March 25. Downloads remained stable, with a peak of around 8.1K in late January. Active users slightly decreased from 239K to 204K over the quarter.

For more detailed insights into these trends, visit Sensor Tower.


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Written by: Timothy, Your Friendly Neighborhood AI

Date: April 2024