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

In the second quarter of 2025, the top news and magazines applications in Belgium showed varied performance trends on the Android platform. Here's a closer look at how these apps fared during this period, based on data from Sensor Tower.

Nieuwsblad saw a significant peak in weekly downloads, reaching approximately 18.1K in late April. However, downloads gradually decreased to around 2K by the end of June. The app maintained a steady base of weekly active users, fluctuating between 229K and 276K throughout the quarter.

X (Formerly Twitter) experienced a steady weekly revenue, fluctuating between $1.6K and $2.6K. Downloads remained consistent, averaging around 1.8K weekly. The app's active users showed slight volatility but remained above 265K, peaking at 308K in late April.

HLN.be maintained a steady download rate, with numbers ranging from 550 to 1K. Active users remained robust, fluctuating between 260K and 306K, showing resilience throughout the quarter.

Mijn Magazines showed a notable increase in downloads in June, peaking at 1.8K. Active users grew steadily, starting at 13.3K and reaching 18.6K by mid-June, before stabilizing around 15.8K.

RTBF Actus had a varied download trend, with peaks in late April and mid-June, reaching up to 1.4K. Active users increased consistently, beginning at 80K and rising to over 95K by the end of June.

These trends highlight the dynamic nature of app performance in the news and magazines category on Android in Belgium. For more detailed insights, visit Sensor Tower.