Top 5 News and Magazines Apps on Android in Ireland: Q2 2025

In the second quarter of 2025, the top News and Magazines applications on Android in Ireland showed varied performance trends, as analyzed by Sensor Tower.

Irish Independent News saw a steady increase in weekly revenue, peaking at approximately $6.3K by the end of June. Weekly downloads remained relatively stable throughout the quarter, with a slight peak of 160 downloads in mid-April. The app's weekly active users experienced a gradual increase, reaching nearly 18.8K by the quarter's end.

The Guardian - Live World News experienced fluctuating weekly revenue, with a high of $4.1K in early June. Downloads showed a significant peak of 842 in mid-May, following a generally downward trend. Weekly active users started at 5.6K and ended slightly higher at 5.3K.

Irish Times News witnessed a steady weekly revenue climb, reaching $4.5K by late June. Downloads showed minor fluctuations, peaking at 135 in mid-May. Active users slightly decreased over the quarter but stabilized around 13.8K by the end.

X (Formerly Twitter) maintained consistent weekly revenue, averaging around $2K, with a slight increase in late June. Downloads peaked at 1.6K in early June, while active users fluctuated, peaking at 216K mid-June.

Lastly, The Times: UK & World News showed a gradual increase in weekly revenue, peaking at $1.2K in early May. Downloads saw a peak of 97 in mid-June, and active users decreased slightly, hovering around 2.4K by the end of the quarter.

These insights offer a glimpse into the dynamic landscape of news consumption in Ireland, with more detailed analytics available through Sensor Tower.