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

In the first quarter of 2025, the top news and magazine apps in Germany exhibited varied performance trends across downloads, active users, and revenue, according to Sensor Tower data.

X (Formerly Twitter) from X Corp. saw its weekly downloads peak at around 131K in early January, followed by a gradual decline, ending the quarter at approximately 36K. The app's weekly revenue fluctuated, peaking at about $61K mid-February before tapering off to $42K by the end of March. Active users started strong at 5M, with a slight decrease throughout the quarter.

tagesschau - Nachrichten, developed by ARD Online, maintained a steady download rate, with a high of 25K in late February. The app's active users grew significantly, reaching over 3M by the end of February before stabilizing.

ZDFheute - Nachrichten experienced a consistent weekly download pattern, with a notable increase to 15K in March. Active users fluctuated between 1.1M and 1.4M, showing a general upward trend.

NINA - Die Warn-App des BBK demonstrated a significant spike in downloads, reaching 55K in March, while active users also peaked at over 1.1M during the same period.

Eilmeldung Deutschland from Safe Apps Inc showed a steady decline in downloads, starting at 13K and falling to 4K by the end of March. Active users remained relatively stable, averaging around 150K throughout the quarter.

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