Top 5 News Apps Performance in the Middle East, Q1 2025

In the first quarter of 2025, the top five news applications on a unified platform in the Middle East showcased varied performances. Here’s a detailed look at their trends in weekly downloads, revenue, and active user metrics.

X from X Corp. demonstrated a robust increase in weekly revenue, peaking around $349K in late February. Weekly downloads fluctuated slightly, with a notable rise to approximately 135K in the final week of March. Active users remained largely stable, averaging around 18M throughout the quarter.

Bloomberg: Business News Daily saw a consistent weekly revenue, maintaining figures around $14K. Downloads were steady, with a noticeable peak at about 1.2K in the last week of March. Active users increased gradually, reaching over 6K by the end of the quarter.

הארץ - חדשות | Haaretz experienced a peak in revenue at approximately $22K in late February. Downloads remained low but stable, with a slight increase to 801 in mid-March. Active users showed a minor decline, averaging around 27K.

TheMarker - דה מרקר maintained a steady revenue stream, peaking at about $10K in late February. Download numbers were consistent, averaging around 220. Active users saw a small decline, ending the quarter at around 11K.

The Economist - News, Podcasts showed a variable revenue pattern, peaking at nearly $10K in late February. Downloads remained low, with a slight upward trend to 475 in the last week of March. Active users remained steady, averaging around 3.5K.

These insights, sourced from Sensor Tower, highlight the competitive landscape and varied performance of news applications in the region. For more in-depth analysis, visit Sensor Tower.