News and Magazines Apps Performance in South America, Q1 2025

In the first quarter of 2025, the top news and magazine applications on a unified platform in South America demonstrated varied performance trends. These insights are based on data from Sensor Tower.

X (Formerly Twitter) from X Corp. saw a notable increase in weekly revenue, peaking at approximately $74.7K by the end of March. Weekly downloads fluctuated, reaching a high of around 388K in early January, while weekly active users showed a gradual decline, starting from 37.3M and ending at 36M.

GZH: notícias do RS e do mundo by GrupoRBS experienced a stable trend in revenue, maintaining around $2.8K to $3.5K weekly. Downloads varied slightly, peaking at 1.2K in mid-March, with active users maintaining a steady presence, starting at 109K and slightly decreasing to 105K by the quarter's end.

Medium recorded consistent revenue levels, ranging from $2.8K to $3.8K weekly, with a slight dip towards the end of March. Downloads remained relatively stable, with a small peak of 2.2K in late January, while active users saw a downward trend, starting at 45K and dropping to 38K.

Folha de S.Paulo demonstrated an upward trend in revenue, reaching a peak of $5.1K in early March. Weekly downloads were steady, with a minor decline towards the end of the quarter. Active users peaked at 232K in early March, showing strong engagement throughout the period.

O Globo from Editora Globo saw a significant spike in revenue, hitting $6.8K in late February. Downloads remained mostly stable, with a slight increase in mid-March, while active users showed a continuous rise, culminating at 38K by the end of March.

For more detailed insights and data, visit Sensor Tower's platform to explore the comprehensive analytics available for these applications.