Top 5 Music and Podcasts Apps in the UK: Q4 2024 Performance

In the final quarter of 2024, the top music and podcast apps in the United Kingdom showed varied performance trends across downloads, revenue, and active user metrics. Here's a detailed look at the data from Sensor Tower, highlighting key movements for each app.

Spotify: Music and Podcasts saw a steady increase in weekly revenue, reaching around $396K by early December. Downloads spiked notably in December, peaking at approximately 121K in the week of December 23. Weekly active users climbed to over 14M by mid-December, reflecting a strong user engagement throughout the quarter.

Global Player Radio & Podcasts experienced fluctuations in weekly downloads, with a high of 102K in early November. Active users increased steadily, surpassing 812K by mid-December, indicating a growing user base despite no reported revenue.

Amazon Music: Songs & Podcasts maintained robust weekly revenue, reaching over $555K in late November. Downloads saw a notable rise in December, peaking at 75K in the week of December 23. The app also witnessed a significant increase in active users, with numbers climbing to over 3.3M by the end of the quarter.

For Shazam: Find Music & Concerts, downloads remained stable, with a peak of 35K in December. Active users showed a gradual increase, reaching over 3.1M by the end of December, showcasing consistent engagement.

Lastly, BBC Sounds reported a peak in downloads at 35K in late December. Active users demonstrated a steady increase, rising to over 4.6M by mid-December, underscoring its popularity among UK listeners.

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