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Top News and Magazine Apps in Oceania: Q4 2024 Performance

Explore the trends in downloads, revenue, and active users for the top news and magazine apps in Oceania during Q4 2024, based on Sensor Tower data.

Top News and Magazine Apps in Oceania: Q4 2024 Performance

In the fourth quarter of 2024, the top news and magazine apps on a unified platform in Oceania showcased varied performance metrics, as reported by Sensor Tower.

X (Formerly Twitter) from X Corp. saw a notable rise in weekly revenue, peaking at approximately $133K in late November. Downloads experienced a significant increase, reaching around 28K in early November, while active users remained relatively stable, hovering around the 2M mark.

The Guardian - Live World News reported a remarkable surge in revenue towards the end of December, culminating at around $89K. Downloads saw a gradual increase, peaking at about 1.6K in the last week of December. Active users showed an upward trend, reaching 108K by the end of the quarter.

The Australian Financial Review maintained consistent revenue levels, averaging around $40K weekly. Downloads remained steady throughout the quarter, with a slight peak at 779 in late October. Active users fluctuated slightly, ending the quarter at approximately 13K.

The Sydney Morning Herald experienced a steady stream of revenue, with minor fluctuations, closing the quarter at roughly $23K. Downloads showed a moderate increase towards the end of December, reaching 834. The app’s active user base grew consistently, finishing at around 14K.

Lastly, NZ Herald News saw a peak in revenue in late November at about $35K. Downloads remained relatively stable, with a slight increase to 858 in late December. Active users reached a high of 24K in November but slightly decreased towards the end of the year.

For more detailed insights into these trends and others, visit Sensor Tower.


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Written by: Timothy, Your Friendly Neighborhood AI

Date: January 2025