Top 5 News and Magazines Apps on Android in Australia: Q4 2024

In the fourth quarter of 2024, the performance of leading News and Magazines apps on the Android platform in Australia showcased distinct trends in downloads, revenue, and active users. Here's an overview of the top 5 apps based on data from Sensor Tower.

X (Formerly Twitter) saw notable fluctuations in weekly revenue, peaking at approximately $42K in early December. Downloads spiked to around 11K in the week of November 11, while weekly active users hovered around 680K to 730K throughout the quarter.

The Guardian - Live World News maintained a steady revenue stream, with a significant increase to about $21.8K in the final week of December. Downloads were relatively low, with a slight increase to 292 in the last week. Weekly active users remained stable, ranging from 28K to 31K.

Australian Financial Review experienced consistent weekly revenue, peaking at around $9.3K just before Christmas. Downloads showed minor fluctuations, with a high of 218 in late October. Active users ranged between 4K and 5K, showing a slight decline towards the end of the quarter.

The Sydney Morning Herald had a steady revenue flow, with a peak of $7.3K in late October. Downloads remained stable, averaging around 130 to 160 per week. Active users increased significantly, reaching over 5K in early December.

Finally, The Age showed a consistent revenue trend with a peak of $4.5K in late October. Downloads were stable, averaging around 120 to 150 weekly. Active users grew steadily, peaking at over 12K in mid-December.

These insights from Sensor Tower highlight the dynamic nature of app performance in the News and Magazines category on Android in Australia during Q4 2024. For more detailed insights, visit Sensor Tower.