Top 5 News Apps Performance in Egypt: Q1 2025

In the first quarter of 2025, the performance of the top five news applications in Egypt on a unified platform showcased a range of trends in downloads, revenue, and active users. The data, sourced from Sensor Tower, provides insights into how these apps fared across iOS and Android.

X from X Corp. experienced fluctuations in weekly revenue, starting at approximately $2.4K and peaking at $3.3K by mid-March. Downloads were strong, with a notable increase to around 54.4K in the last week of March. Active users showed a variable pattern, starting at 9.5M and ending at 9.9M, with some dips throughout the quarter.

Reddit maintained a modest revenue pattern, with minor variations around $6 weekly. Downloads saw a slight rise, peaking at 7K in early January and again at the end of March. Active users increased from 136K to 165K, highlighting a steady engagement growth.

Radio thmanyah: Podcast, Books recorded a gradual revenue growth, reaching $19 by mid-March. Downloads surged significantly from 370 in late December to over 4K by mid-March. Active users also saw a consistent rise, beginning at 7.1K and peaking at 13.4K in late March.

وزارة الداخلية المصرية focused on downloads, which fluctuated from 1.3K initially to 488 by the end of the quarter.

Alaraby Plus experienced a decline in downloads from 9.8K in early January to just 116 by the end of March. Active users mirrored this trend, starting at 18.7K and dropping to 4.3K.

These insights from Sensor Tower reveal the dynamic nature of the news app landscape in Egypt, with varying trends across different performance metrics. For more detailed analysis and insights, Sensor Tower offers comprehensive data tracking and reporting.