Top 5 News Apps in Uruguay: Q4 2024 Performance

In the fourth quarter of 2024, the top news applications on a unified platform in Uruguay demonstrated varied performance metrics, showcasing interesting trends in downloads, revenue, and user engagement. Here's a closer look at the top five apps:

X from X Corp. saw a notable increase in weekly revenue, reaching a peak of approximately $3.6K during the week of November 25. Downloads fluctuated, with a high of 6.3K in mid-October, and active users decreased from about 333K to 307K over the quarter.

Reddit maintained relatively stable download numbers, peaking at 1.9K in late October. Revenue remained modest throughout the quarter, while active users experienced a slight increase from 16.7K to 17.4K by the end of December.

Google News did not generate revenue during this period. However, it maintained a consistent download rate, with active users showing a decline from 20K to around 15.5K by the quarter’s end.

Substack saw a slight increase in downloads towards the end of the quarter, reaching a peak of 219 in December. Weekly active users rose from 1.6K to over 2K, showing a positive trend in user engagement.

Casa de Radios, a local favorite, showed a peak in downloads with 482 in early November. The app, however, did not report any revenue data for the quarter.

These insights are based on data from Sensor Tower, where more detailed analytics and trends can be explored further.