Top 5 News Apps in South America: Q1 2025 Performance

In the first quarter of 2025, the performance of the top five news apps in South America on a unified platform reveals interesting trends in downloads, revenue, and active user engagement.

X saw a gradual increase in weekly revenue, peaking at around $74.7K by the end of March. Weekly downloads fluctuated, with a notable peak of approximately 388.6K in early January. Active users remained relatively stable, with a slight decline from 38M to 36M throughout the quarter.

Valor Econômico - Exclusivo experienced a peak in revenue of about $10.1K in February. Downloads remained low, mostly under 600 per week, while active user numbers increased from 4.9K to 6K over the quarter.

The Economist - News, Podcasts had revenue peaks reaching $10.8K in mid-March. Downloads showed a downward trend, from 920 in the first week of January to 804 by the end of March. Active users hovered around 4.5K, with a slight increase towards the end of the quarter.

NYTimes: US and Global News maintained a steady revenue stream, peaking at $4.8K in late March. Downloads were consistent, averaging around 1.6K weekly. Active users increased from 19K to over 23K in February, before a decline to 17.9K by the end of March.

Finally, O Globo saw a revenue peak of $6.8K in late February. Downloads remained stable, averaging around 1K per week, while active users grew significantly from 25.4K to 36.1K by the end of the quarter.

These insights, sourced from Sensor Tower, highlight the dynamic nature of news app engagement across South America. For more detailed analytics, visit Sensor Tower's platform.