Top 5 News Apps on Unified Platform in Russia: Q1 2025

In the first quarter of 2025, the performance of the top news applications in Russia showcased varying trends across downloads, revenue, and active users. Here's a closer look at the data from Sensor Tower.

X from X Corp. demonstrated a notable rise in weekly revenue, peaking at approximately $357 in late January. Weekly downloads fluctuated around the 20K mark, with a peak of 26.9K in mid-February. The app maintained a solid presence with weekly active users reaching up to 2.2M by the end of March.

Дзен — видео, ролики, статьи saw its weekly downloads peak at 106.9K at the beginning of the quarter, gradually declining to 35.3K by the end of March. Despite this, the app kept a robust user base, with active users hovering around 3M throughout the quarter.

Reddit experienced a steady weekly revenue, mostly around $15. Downloads showed a downward trend, dipping to 8.1K in mid-March before rebounding to 11.2K by the month’s end. Active users increased significantly, reaching over 500K in the final week of March.

Садовод – агрегатор maintained steady downloads, peaking at 8K in mid-March. The app's active users grew from 100K at the start of the quarter to around 115K by the end.

Finally, News for Netflix saw a consistent decline in downloads, starting at 4.1K and dropping to 652 by the end of March.

For more detailed insights and data, visit Sensor Tower. This analysis highlights the diverse dynamics within the Russian news app market during Q1 2025.