Top News Apps in New Zealand: Q4 2024 Performance Overview

In the fourth quarter of 2024, several top news applications in New Zealand showed varying performance metrics across downloads, revenue, and active users. This analysis, based on Sensor Tower data, provides insights into these trends.

NZ Herald News experienced a fluctuation in weekly revenue, starting at approximately $29.7K in early October and peaking at $33.9K towards late November. Downloads showed a gradual increase, beginning at around 901 and ending the quarter at 808. Active users remained relatively stable, with a slight dip from 22.3K to 20.7K.

For X, weekly revenue saw a notable increase, reaching a high of $11K in late November before settling at $4.1K by the end of December. Downloads peaked at 4K in early November, while active users experienced a decline from 197K to 181K by the quarter's end.

The Guardian - Live World News displayed a steady rise in revenue, culminating in $11.1K in the last week of December. Downloads remained relatively low, fluctuating between 137 and 218. Active users decreased slightly, starting at 7.9K and ending at 6.4K.

The Economist - News, Podcasts showed a varied revenue pattern, reaching a peak of $3.6K in late November. Downloads remained low but stable, ranging from 56 to 153, while active users exhibited minor fluctuations, starting at 1.1K and closing at 995.

Finally, NYTimes: US and Global News saw an increase in weekly revenue, peaking at $2.6K in late December. Downloads were consistent, hovering around 200 to 300, and active users increased significantly from 3.5K to 8.1K.

These trends highlight the dynamic nature of the news app market in New Zealand. For more detailed insights, visit Sensor Tower.