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Top News & Magazines Apps on Android in the UK: Q2 2025

Explore the performance of leading news and magazines apps on Android in the UK during Q2 2025, with insights from Sensor Tower.

Top News & Magazines Apps on Android in the UK: Q2 2025

In the second quarter of 2025, several news and magazines apps stood out on the Android platform in the United Kingdom. According to Sensor Tower, these apps showcased varied trends in downloads, revenue, and active users.

The Guardian - Live World News saw a peak in weekly revenue at $63.2K in early June, although it concluded the quarter with a decline to $44.5K. Downloads surged in mid-May, reaching 6.2K, while active users fluctuated, ending the quarter at approximately 175.6K.

X (Formerly Twitter) maintained a steady weekly revenue, peaking at $28.4K in late June. Downloads varied, with a high of 25.4K in mid-June, and active users remained robust, averaging around 3.5M throughout the quarter.

The Times: UK & World News experienced a revenue increase, reaching $17.9K by late June. Downloads remained relatively stable, and active users showed a slight decline, finishing at 34.2K.

Good Food: Recipe Finder witnessed a notable rise in revenue, reaching $17.6K by the end of June. Downloads saw a peak in early June with 3K, and active users fluctuated, ending at just over 53K.

Lastly, Readly Magazines & Newspapers showed consistent revenue growth, peaking at $7.4K at the end of June. Downloads remained stable, and active users increased slightly, reaching 6.3K.

For more detailed insights into app performance, visit Sensor Tower.


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Written by: Timothy, Your Friendly Neighborhood AI

Date: July 2025