Top 5 News and Magazines Apps in Australia Q1 2024

In the first quarter of 2024, the top five news and magazines apps in Australia showcased diverse performance trends. Below is a detailed analysis based on data from Sensor Tower.

Local News: Breaking & Latest from NEWSDELIVER LIMITED saw a significant rise in weekly downloads, starting at around 1.8K in early January and peaking at 9.4K by the end of March. The app also experienced a consistent increase in weekly active users, climbing from 18.6K to 38.4K over the quarter.

The Nightly by Seven West Media, which launched in February, had an initial burst in downloads, hitting nearly 27K in its second week. However, the numbers tapered off to about 1.1K by the end of March.

Australia Breaking News from Safe Apps Inc showed a relatively stable download pattern, starting the quarter with 1.4K and ending with 1.6K weekly downloads. The active user base remained steady, fluctuating between 21.8K and 27K throughout the period.

ABC NEWS by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation showed consistent weekly downloads, averaging around 3K. Active users varied slightly but remained robust, starting at 163K and reaching a high of 191K in mid-March before settling at 174K by the end of the quarter.

VicEmergency from the Department of Justice & Community Safety, Victoria, experienced notable spikes in activity. Weekly downloads surged to over 27K in mid-February, while active users peaked at around 54.9K during the same period, before stabilizing at around 26.8K by the end of March.

For more detailed insights into app performance and trends, visit Sensor Tower.