Top 5 News Apps Performance on Unified Platform in Australia Q1 2025

In the first quarter of 2025, the top five news applications in Australia showed varied performance across downloads, revenue, and active user metrics. This analysis, based on data from Sensor Tower, reveals key insights into the market dynamics.

X experienced a significant peak in weekly revenue, reaching approximately $70.1K in mid-February. Weekly downloads saw an early rise, peaking at around 19.9K in early February, while active users remained steady, fluctuating slightly around the 1.9M mark throughout the quarter.

The Australian Financial Review maintained consistent weekly revenue, with a notable increase to $51.7K in late February. Downloads remained relatively stable, peaking at 1.1K during mid-February. Active users showed a gradual increase, ending the quarter at approximately 12.7K.

The Guardian - Live World News saw a decline in revenue from $77.7K at the start of the quarter to $40.2K by the end. Downloads were highest at 1.6K in early March, while active users consistently grew, reaching over 117K by the end of March.

The Sydney Morning Herald recorded a peak in weekly revenue at $30.1K in late February. Downloads showed a spike mid-quarter, reaching 1.3K, and active users remained stable around 13.9K.

Finally, The Australian displayed a steady revenue trend, peaking at $19.1K in late February. Downloads were highest in mid-February at 1.7K, while active users increased steadily, concluding the quarter at approximately 39.1K.

For more detailed insights into these trends, visit Sensor Tower's platform.