Top 5 News & Magazines Apps in the UK: Q3 2024 Performance on Unified Platform

In the third quarter of 2024, the top-performing news and magazines applications in the United Kingdom showcased varied trends in downloads, revenue, and active users, according to Sensor Tower data.

The Guardian - News & Sport saw a remarkable peak in weekly revenue, reaching approximately $331K in late July. Although there was a subsequent decline, revenue remained above $200K for most of the quarter. Downloads fluctuated slightly, peaking at 3.5K in early September, while active users hovered around 120K, with a slight dip in September.

The Times: UK & World News experienced a steady increase in revenue, with notable spikes in late August and September, reaching as high as $23.9K. Downloads remained relatively stable, averaging around 300 weekly, while active users showed minor fluctuations, maintaining an average of about 16K.

Good Food: Recipe Finder had an interesting revenue journey with a significant dip in late July but rebounding to over $66K by late September. Download numbers saw a sharp rise in September, peaking at around 5.6K. Active users remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 40K and 46K throughout the quarter.

Readly Magazines & Newspapers maintained a consistent revenue stream, peaking at $31.5K at the end of September. Downloads varied, with a slight increase towards the end of the quarter, reaching around 336. Active users remained steady, averaging about 5K.

Finally, Financial Times: Business News experienced a significant boost in revenue in September, peaking at $56.3K. Downloads also increased notably during this period, reaching over 5.2K. Active users trended upwards, peaking at approximately 53K by the end of the quarter.

These insights into app performance trends underscore the dynamic nature of the digital news and magazines sector in the UK. For more detailed analytics and insights, visit Sensor Tower.