Top 5 News & Magazines Apps Performance in Australia Q3 2024

In the third quarter of 2024, the performance of the top News and Magazines apps on a unified platform in Australia showcased varied trends in downloads, revenue, and user engagement. Data from Sensor Tower provides a comprehensive look into these metrics.

The Guardian - News & Sport, published by Guardian News & Media Ltd, experienced fluctuations in weekly revenue, peaking at about $59.6K at the end of July and closing the quarter with $33.9K in late September. Weekly downloads hovered around the 700-800 range, with a notable spike to 884 in late July. The app maintained a relatively stable base of active users, starting with approximately 30.2K in early July and ending with 30.4K by the end of September, despite some dips throughout the quarter.

The Australian Financial Review by Fairfax Media saw a steady revenue trend, with weekly figures generally between $7.1K and $8.7K, reaching a peak of $8.7K towards the end of September. However, downloads showed a slight downward trend, starting at 292 and dropping to 183 by the end of the quarter.

Fairfax Media's The Sydney Morning Herald showed a consistent revenue pattern, mostly fluctuating between $19.6K and $25.3K, with a high point at the end of September. Downloads varied, with a significant increase to 1.0K in mid-August before settling back to around 580 by the quarter's end.

The Age, another Fairfax Media publication, had a stable revenue trend, generally ranging from $14.8K to $19.3K, closing at $19.2K in late September. Download numbers saw minor fluctuations, peaking at 611 in mid-August and ending the quarter at 455.

Lastly, The West Australian from West Australian Newspapers recorded a gradual revenue increase, reaching $3.0K in early August and closing the quarter at $2.8K. Downloads showed a decline, starting at 208 and decreasing to 161 by the end of September.

For more detailed insights and analysis, Sensor Tower offers further data on app performance trends.