Top 5 News and Magazines Apps in Turkey: Q1 2025 Performance

In the first quarter of 2025, the top news and magazine applications in Turkey demonstrated varied performance across downloads, revenue, and active users. Here's a closer look at the trends from Sensor Tower.

X (Formerly Twitter) showed a notable rise in weekly downloads, peaking at approximately 137K in mid-March. Revenue for the app fluctuated, starting at around $60K and reaching a high of $76K in mid-January. Weekly active users consistently grew, closing the quarter with about 16M.

Medium experienced stable weekly downloads, ranging between 600 to 750 throughout the quarter. Revenue saw a gradual decline, ending at $690 from an initial $1K. Active users peaked at nearly 24K before decreasing to 19K by the end of March.

Le Monde, Live News had modest download numbers, with a peak of 106 in mid-March. Revenue remained steady, averaging around $350. Active user numbers showed a slight increase, reaching 312 by mid-March.

The Economist - World News maintained a stable download rate, with a peak of 364 in early January. Revenue varied, reaching $1.5K at both the start and end of the quarter. Active users hovered around 1.8K, showing a slight increase towards the end of March.

Magzter: Magazines, Newspapers saw a gradual increase in downloads, peaking at 77 by the end of the quarter. Revenue experienced fluctuations, starting at $176 and reaching a high of $402 in mid-January. Active users showed a slight upward trend, ending the quarter at 210.

These insights reflect the diverse performance patterns of these apps in Turkey, with detailed data available from Sensor Tower, offering a comprehensive view of the digital landscape.