Top 5 News Apps in the UK: Q3 2024 Performance Overview

In the third quarter of 2024, the top news applications in the United Kingdom demonstrated varied performance across downloads, revenue, and active user metrics. This analysis, based on data from Sensor Tower, provides insights into the trends observed for these leading apps.

The Guardian - Live World News saw a notable peak in weekly revenue at around $331K in late July. Downloads were relatively stable, fluctuating between 2.3K and 3.5K weekly. Active users showed a slight decline over the quarter, starting at approximately 124K and ending at 106K.

The Times: UK & World News experienced a gradual increase in revenue, culminating in $135K by the end of September. Weekly downloads ranged from 1.7K to 2.7K, while active users remained relatively steady, hovering around 220K to 230K throughout the quarter.

X showed significant weekly revenue reaching up to $136K in the last week of September. Downloads fluctuated, with a high of 71K in early August, then tapering to around 42K by the end of the quarter. Active users peaked at 6.9M in early July but experienced a downward trend to 6.2M by the end of September.

The Telegraph: UK & World News maintained a consistent revenue stream, with figures around $93K at the close of the quarter. Downloads were stable, ranging from 2.9K to 4.1K weekly. Active users saw a slight increase, ending the quarter at approximately 43K.

The Economist - News, Podcasts reported a rise in revenue, reaching about $43K in late September. Weekly downloads showed a positive trend, increasing from 1.1K to nearly 3K. Active users also experienced growth, rising from 16.7K in early July to 18.6K by the end of the quarter.

For more detailed insights and data, visit Sensor Tower.