AI Insights · Timothy · April 2024
Top 5 News Apps Performance in South Africa for Q1 2024
Explore the performance of the top 5 news apps in South Africa for the first quarter of 2024, with insights on downloads, revenue, and active users.
In Q1 2024, the top five news apps in South Africa showcased varied performance metrics across downloads, revenue, and active users. Here is a detailed look at their trends:
X saw a significant fluctuation in weekly downloads, peaking at 42.2K in early February. The app maintained a robust weekly active user base, starting at 2.4M and experiencing a slight decline to 2.35M by the end of March. Revenue showed a steady increase, peaking at approximately $7.7K in the final week of March.
Reddit maintained a consistent download range, with a notable increase to 7.1K in the last week of March. Active users fluctuated slightly, peaking at 132.6K mid-March. Revenue remained relatively stable, with a peak of $558 in the first week of January.
News24: Trusted News. First experienced a surge in downloads mid-January, reaching 4.3K. Active users saw a slight decline from 85.8K to 72.8K over the quarter. Revenue remained strong, peaking at $16.5K in the second week of January.
IEC South Africa had a notable spike in downloads at the end of January with 12.4K, followed by a significant drop in subsequent weeks.
Quora demonstrated a steady increase in downloads, peaking at 3.9K in early March. Active users saw a rise from 43.7K to 53.4K in late February, followed by a slight decline to 48.8K by the end of March.
These insights, sourced from Sensor Tower, highlight the dynamic landscape of news apps in South Africa. For more detailed analytics, visit Sensor Tower.
