Top News and Magazines Apps in Ireland: Q2 2025 Performance

In the second quarter of 2025, the top news and magazines applications on the unified platform in Ireland showcased varied performance trends. Here's a breakdown of the top five apps:

• X (Formerly Twitter) from X Corp. saw its weekly revenue fluctuate, peaking at approximately $8K by the end of June. Downloads varied, reaching a high of 2.9K in early June, while active users hovered around 420K, with a slight increase towards the quarter's end.

• Substack experienced modest revenue, peaking at $153 in early May. Downloads remained steady, with a notable increase to 1.5K in early June. Active users showed an upward trend, ending the quarter at approximately 16.9K.

• Upday | Local & World News did not generate revenue but saw a significant rise in downloads, culminating at 3.2K by the end of June. Active users also increased, reaching over 4.5K.

• RTÉ News maintained a steady download rate, peaking at 931 in mid-June. Active users consistently rose, finishing the quarter at approximately 184K.

• The Guardian - Live World News reported stable revenue, with a high of $14K in early June. Downloads were highest in mid-May, reaching 1.1K. Active users remained mostly stable, closing the quarter at around 13.8K.

Data from Sensor Tower highlights these trends, providing deeper insights into app performance in Ireland's competitive news and magazine sector.