Top 5 News Apps Performance in Turkey: Q1 2025

In the first quarter of 2025, the performance of top news applications on a unified platform in Turkey showcased interesting trends. Here’s a closer look at how these apps fared based on data from Sensor Tower.

X from X Corp. displayed a consistent increase in weekly revenue, peaking at approximately $77K in mid-January. The app's weekly downloads surged in mid-March, reaching around 137K, while active users steadily grew, peaking at about 16.3M by the end of March.

The Economist - News, Podcasts experienced a varied pattern in weekly revenue, with a peak of $1.6K in late February. Downloads remained relatively stable, with minor fluctuations around 300, while active users saw a slight decline, ending the quarter at approximately 1.9K.

The Financial Times: Business News app saw its weekly revenue peak at $907 in late January. Downloads showed a significant increase towards the end of the quarter, reaching 333, while active users remained steady, closing at approximately 2.1K.

Medium: Read & Write Stories maintained a consistent revenue stream, peaking at $1.1K in mid-February. Downloads fluctuated slightly, with a maximum of 753 in mid-February, while active users peaked at 24.9K in mid-February before a gradual decline to 19.3K by the end of the quarter.

Finally, the NYTimes: US and Global News app’s revenue saw a peak of $923 in the final week of March. Downloads remained consistent around 500, while active users increased to a peak of 2.9K at the beginning of March before settling at 2.3K.

These insights, sourced from Sensor Tower, provide a glimpse into the dynamic landscape of news applications in Turkey. For more detailed analytics and trends, visit Sensor Tower.