Performance of Top 5 News Apps in Italy, Q1 2025

In the first quarter of 2025, the performance of top news applications in Italy showcased varied trends across downloads, revenue, and active users. The data, sourced from Sensor Tower, highlights the dynamics of the digital news landscape.

Corriere della Sera from RCS MediaGroup S.p.A. saw a peak in weekly revenue at approximately $192K in early March. Downloads fluctuated, peaking again at 6.4K in the same period. Active users consistently increased, reaching around 315K by the end of March.

la Repubblica - news online experienced a steady rise in revenue, peaking at $40K in early March. Weekly downloads were relatively stable, averaging around 1.1K throughout the quarter. Active users, however, showed a gradual decline, ending the quarter at 68.5K.

Il Sole 24 ORE reported a revenue peak of $34K in late February. Downloads were consistent, with minor fluctuations, and active users increased steadily, reaching 30K by the end of the quarter.

La Stampa. Notizie e Inchieste showed a modest increase in revenue, peaking at $13K in March. Downloads were on a downward trend, while active users rose gradually, ending the quarter at 18K.

X from X Corp. demonstrated robust activity with over 3M active users initially, although this number declined slightly towards the end of the quarter. Revenue peaked at $15.9K in late March, and downloads were highest at 23.5K in mid-January.

These insights from Sensor Tower offer a glimpse into the evolving preferences and engagement of news readers in Italy. For more detailed analytics, additional data is available on Sensor Tower's platform.