Performance of Top 5 News Apps in New Zealand: Q4 2024

In the fourth quarter of 2024, several top news applications in New Zealand demonstrated varying performance trends across downloads, revenue, and active users. This data, sourced from Sensor Tower, provides a comprehensive view of these trends.

Reddit saw a fluctuating pattern in weekly revenue, starting at around $239 and ending the year at $116, with notable dips and peaks throughout the quarter. The app maintained a steady download rate, with numbers hovering around the mid-3K range. Active users peaked at 173K in mid-November before gradually declining to 150K by the end of December.

X experienced a significant increase in weekly revenue, reaching as high as $10.9K in late November. Weekly downloads showed minor fluctuations, beginning at approximately 2.7K and closing at around 2.7K. Active users, however, decreased from 197K to 181K over the quarter.

Substack displayed a modest revenue growth, peaking at $67 in early December. Downloads were consistent, ranging from 683 to 1K weekly. The number of active users increased steadily, ending the quarter with 12K.

NZ Herald News generated significant revenue, peaking at $34K in late November. Download numbers were relatively stable, averaging around 600 to 900. Active users remained consistently above 20K, with minor fluctuations throughout the quarter.

RNZ had consistent downloads, ranging from 534 to 828 weekly. The app maintained a stable user base, with active users fluctuating around 18K to 20K.

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