Top 5 News Apps Performance in Kenya: Q1 2025

In the first quarter of 2025, the top news applications in Kenya showed varied performance across downloads, revenue, and active users. Here’s a detailed look at the trends.

X from X Corp. saw a fluctuating but generally strong performance in weekly revenue, peaking at approximately $4K in late February. Downloads showed a declining trend, starting at 30.2K in early January and decreasing to around 19.9K by the end of March. Active users remained relatively stable, hovering around 3.3M throughout the quarter.

Reddit experienced a significant spike in revenue mid-February, reaching $134, while downloads were somewhat erratic, peaking at 6.1K at the end of March. Active users showed a steady increase, climbing from 51.9K to 55.4K by the quarter's end.

Substack had modest revenue, with minor fluctuations throughout the quarter. Downloads varied slightly, with a noticeable increase in March, reaching 366. Active users saw a gradual rise, ending the quarter at 5.3K.

Quora did not generate revenue but maintained a relatively stable download rate, with a peak of 3.6K in early February. Active users increased slightly from 44.6K to 37.2K by early March before a gradual decline.

Clubhouse had no revenue during the quarter. Downloads were consistent, with minor fluctuations, peaking at 523 in mid-January. Active users remained stable, with a slight decline towards the end of March.

These insights are based on data from Sensor Tower, where more detailed analytics can be explored.