Top 5 News and Magazines Apps on Android in South Africa, Q2 2024

In the second quarter of 2024, the top News and Magazines apps on Android in South Africa exhibited diverse trends in downloads and active users. This data, sourced from Sensor Tower, provides insights into the performance of these applications.

Breaking News - Live Headlines saw a consistent pattern in weekly downloads, peaking at 12K in late April. Active users increased steadily, reaching approximately 44.6K by the end of June.

Opera News: breaking & local had a moderate download rate, with a slight decline mid-quarter and ending June with around 4.5K downloads. Active users showed a slight fluctuation but maintained a strong presence, averaging around 245K by the quarter's end.

IEC South Africa experienced a surge in downloads in late May, hitting over 36K, although the numbers dropped significantly in June.

South Africa Breaking News exhibited variable download rates, peaking at 10.7K in late May. Active users fluctuated throughout the quarter, with a notable peak of 13.1K in late May before declining again.

Quora: the knowledge platform maintained a steady download rate, with numbers gradually decreasing from April to June, ending with approximately 1.2K downloads. Active users showed minor fluctuations but remained relatively stable, closing the quarter with around 45.5K users.

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