Top 5 News and Magazines Apps in Australia: Q2 2025 Performance

The second quarter of 2025 showcased intriguing trends in the performance of the top News and Magazines applications in Australia. Leveraging data from Sensor Tower, we delve into the weekly downloads, revenue, and active users for these leading apps.

The Guardian - Live World News experienced a notable peak in weekly revenue, reaching approximately $54.9K in early June. Downloads saw significant variation, with a high of around 3.5K mid-May, while active users remained robust, concluding the quarter at around 129K.

X (Formerly Twitter) maintained a strong presence with weekly revenue peaking at $55.1K in late April. Downloads were highest in late March at approximately 15.9K, and active users, though fluctuating, remained substantial, ending the quarter around 1.6M.

The Australian Financial Review showed a steady increase in revenue, reaching about $58.5K by the end of June. Downloads varied slightly, with active users seeing a gradual rise, peaking at approximately 15.5K in early June.

The Sydney Morning Herald recorded a revenue peak of $33K at the quarter's end. Weekly downloads were relatively stable, with active users closing the quarter at around 15K.

Finally, The Age saw its revenue peak at $26.2K in late June. Downloads showed a significant increase towards the quarter's end, with active users reaching approximately 18.3K.

For more detailed insights and data, visit Sensor Tower.