Top 5 News and Magazines Apps Performance in Kuwait Q2 2024

In the second quarter of 2024, the top five news and magazines applications in Kuwait exhibited distinct trends in their weekly downloads, revenue, and active user metrics. Here’s a detailed look at their performance:

القبس saw a fluctuating pattern in weekly revenue, peaking at around $338 in mid-April and then experiencing a gradual decline, ending the quarter at approximately $156. Weekly downloads for this app showed an upward trend in June, hitting a high of 249K in the week of June 10, before settling at 122K in the final week of the quarter.

Bloomberg: Finance Market News had a notable spike in weekly revenue towards the end of May, reaching about $841, while weekly downloads remained relatively low throughout the quarter, peaking at 45 in the last week of June. The app maintained a steady number of active users, with a slight increase from 113K to 133K over the quarter.

Financial Times: Business News experienced a significant boost in weekly revenue, particularly in the week of May 20, where it surged to $520. However, weekly downloads stayed modest, fluctuating between 6 and 19. The number of active users remained relatively stable, averaging around 110K.

The New York Times demonstrated consistent revenue performance, with weekly figures ranging from $88 to $221. Weekly downloads were steady but low, with a slight increase to 30 in mid-June. Active users for the app were stable, hovering around 125K throughout the quarter.

Lastly, Le Monde, Live News showed a gradual increase in weekly revenue, reaching up to $65 in mid-June. The app’s weekly downloads were relatively stable, with a brief peak at 22 in the week of June 10. Active users saw a noticeable rise, peaking at 285K in early June before slightly declining to 263K by the end of the quarter.

These insights highlight the dynamic nature of user engagement and revenue generation for news and magazine apps in Kuwait. For a more detailed analysis, visit Sensor Tower.