Top 5 News Apps Performance in Saudi Arabia Q1 2025

In the first quarter of 2025, the performance of the top 5 news applications on a unified platform in Saudi Arabia showcased interesting trends in downloads, revenue, and user engagement. This analysis is based on data from Sensor Tower, where more insights can be found.

X from X Corp. exhibited a notable increase in weekly revenue, peaking at approximately $240K in late February. The app's weekly downloads mostly remained stable, with a significant rise to around 78K by the end of March. Active users fluctuated slightly but maintained a strong presence, peaking at over 14.4M.

Radio thmanyah: Podcast, Books saw varied revenue trends, reaching a high of about $8K in March. Downloads spiked mid-quarter, hitting 23.7K in early March before declining. The active user base remained relatively consistent, peaking at 155K.

Bloomberg: Business News Daily had modest revenue, with a peak of around $1.1K at the start of the quarter. Weekly downloads were stable, generally fluctuating between 140 and 260. Active users gradually increased, ending the quarter at 1.3K.

The Economist - News, Podcasts maintained consistent revenue, peaking at $770 in late March. Downloads were steady, ranging between 45 and 80 weekly. Active users showed a slight increase, ending at approximately 640.

The Wall Street Journal. News experienced a steady revenue increase, with peaks at $647 in late January. Weekly downloads were stable, mostly between 60 and 110. Active users slightly fluctuated, peaking at 481 in mid-March.

These insights reveal how each app navigated the competitive landscape in Saudi Arabia during Q1 2025, with distinct patterns in user engagement and financial performance. For more detailed analytics, visit Sensor Tower.