Top 5 News and Magazines Apps in Australia Q4 2024

In the fourth quarter of 2024, the top news and magazines applications in Australia showed notable trends in downloads, revenue, and active user engagement. The data, sourced from Sensor Tower, provides insights into the performance of these key players.

X (Formerly Twitter) from X Corp. saw a noteworthy peak in weekly revenue reaching approximately $121.8K at the end of November. Weekly downloads showed an increase in early November with numbers hitting 24.1K. Active users hovered around the 2M mark, experiencing a slight decline towards the end of the quarter.

VicEmergency had a significant spike in downloads mid-December, reaching up to 36.9K. Weekly active users also saw a dramatic increase, peaking at about 469.5K just before Christmas.

Emergency WA, despite being released in late December, quickly amassed a considerable user base. Downloads peaked at 37.3K in the week of December 23, while active users reached approximately 71.5K in the same period.

7NEWS maintained a steady download rate throughout the quarter, peaking at 6.5K in mid-November. Active users increased steadily, reaching nearly 47.5K by the end of December.

Substack from Substack Inc. experienced a modest yet consistent increase in weekly revenue, peaking at $296 by the end of the year. Downloads fluctuated, with a noticeable rise in early November, reaching 8.1K. Active users showed a positive trend, peaking at 75.7K during the holiday season.

For more detailed insights, visit Sensor Tower's platform where comprehensive app performance data is available.