Top News and Magazines Apps on Android in Saudi Arabia, Q2 2025

In the second quarter of 2025, the performance of top news and magazine applications on the Android platform in Saudi Arabia showcased varied trends in downloads, revenue, and active users. Here's a closer look at the top five apps based on Sensor Tower data.

X (Formerly Twitter) by X Corp. saw a notable fluctuation in weekly downloads, peaking at around 43K in early June and experiencing a slight decline towards the end of the quarter. The weekly revenue showed a peak of $26.6K in late April, with active users averaging around 6.8M, slightly fluctuating throughout the quarter.

Le Monde, Live News had modest weekly downloads, ranging from 6 to 21, with revenue peaking at $271 in mid-June. Active users saw a peak of 520 in early June, indicating a slight increase in engagement during that period.

NYTimes: US and Global News experienced consistent weekly downloads around 20 to 35. The revenue gradually increased, reaching $245 in late May. Active users remained relatively stable, averaging around 100.

The Wall Street Journal. News experienced a peak in downloads at 25 in mid-April, while revenue reached $168 in late June. Active users showed a peak of 127 in early June, followed by a slight decline.

Bloomberg: Finance Market News had a significant revenue spike of $499 in early April. Downloads were highest at 58 in early April, and active users peaked at 218 in mid-May, indicating increased user engagement during that period.

For more comprehensive insights and trends, further data is available through Sensor Tower, providing a deeper understanding of app performance in the region.