Top 5 News and Magazine Apps in South Africa: Q1 2025 Performance

In the first quarter of 2025, the performance of the top news and magazine apps in South Africa showcased varied trends across downloads, revenue, and active user engagement. Below is a detailed look at each app's performance using data sourced from Sensor Tower.

X (Formerly Twitter) from X Corp. saw a notable increase in weekly revenue, peaking at about $15K in late February. Weekly downloads fluctuated, with a significant spike to approximately 45K mid-February. Active users began the quarter at over 2.9M, peaking at over 3.1M before settling around 2.7M by the end of March.

Breaking News - Live Headlines by YING LIANG HK LIMITED maintained a steady stream of weekly downloads, starting at 13K and slightly decreasing to 8K by the end of March. Active users showed growth, beginning at 118K and reaching 127K by quarter's end.

Opera News: breaking & local, published by Opera, experienced a downturn in downloads, starting at 6.1K and dropping to 800 by March. However, active users increased from 45K to nearly 68K over the quarter.

South Africa Breaking News from Safe Apps MVPs demonstrated a modest download trend with a late surge to 5.5K. Active users fluctuated, reaching a high of 8.1K and a low of 2.6K, ending the quarter at 7K.

AutoTrader, by AutoTrader South Africa, had consistent active user engagement, starting at 39K and ending at 42K. Download numbers varied, with a peak of 4.3K in late January.

For further insights and detailed data, visit Sensor Tower to explore these trends and metrics in depth.