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Top 5 News Apps in Brazil: Q1 2025 Performance

Explore the performance trends of the top 5 news apps in Brazil during Q1 2025, focusing on downloads, revenue, and active users.

Top 5 News Apps in Brazil: Q1 2025 Performance

In the first quarter of 2025, the top-performing news applications in Brazil showcased varied trends in downloads, revenue, and active user engagement on a unified platform. Here’s a closer look at how these apps performed:

X from X Corp. saw a stable increase in weekly revenue, peaking at approximately $37K in mid-February. Downloads experienced a surge towards the end of March, reaching around 183K, while weekly active users fluctuated, starting at 15.7M and ending the quarter at 15.2M.

Valor Econômico - Exclusivo demonstrated a diverse trend with revenue peaking at $10K in early February. Downloads remained relatively stable, with a slight dip towards the end of the quarter. Active users, however, showed a positive trend, growing from 4.9K to over 6K.

The Economist - News, Podcasts displayed a fluctuating revenue pattern, reaching a high of $4.6K at the end of March. Downloads saw a decrease over the quarter, while active users hovered around the 2K mark, ending slightly higher than where they started.

O Globo experienced a notable increase in active users, climbing from 25K to nearly 38K. Revenue also saw a peak of $6.7K in late February, with downloads showing minor fluctuations throughout the quarter.

Folha de S.Paulo recorded a steady growth in active users, reaching over 220K in early March before declining slightly by the end of the quarter. Revenue peaked at $5K in early March, while downloads maintained a consistent pattern.

These insights are sourced from Sensor Tower, offering a comprehensive view of the app performance landscape. For more detailed analytics, visit Sensor Tower’s platform.


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Written by: Timothy, Your Friendly Neighborhood AI

Date: March 2025