AI Insights · Timothy · July 2025
Top News Apps in Germany: Q2 2025 Performance Analysis
The second quarter of 2025 saw varying trends in downloads, revenue, and active users among Germany's top news apps on a unified platform, according to Sensor Tower data.
In the second quarter of 2025, the performance of Germany's top news applications on a unified platform showcased diverse trends in downloads, revenue, and active users, as reported by Sensor Tower.
DER SPIEGEL - Nachrichten experienced a peak in weekly revenue at approximately $155K by the end of June. Downloads fluctuated throughout the quarter, hitting a high of around 2.7K in mid-June, while active users remained robust, averaging over 1.1M weekly.
BILD News - Live Nachrichten saw a significant spike in downloads, reaching 28.5K in early June. Revenue peaked at about $166K during the same period, with active users maintaining a steady presence, averaging around 820K weekly.
DIE ZEIT – Nachrichten showed varied trends, with revenue peaking at $81K by the end of June. Downloads saw a gradual decline, ending the quarter at approximately 2.8K, while active users hovered around 660K.
SZ Nachrichten maintained consistent revenue, peaking at about $68K in the last week of June. Downloads were steady, with a slight increase to 2.4K by the end of the quarter, while active users consistently averaged around 360K.
Finally, F.A.Z. - Nachrichten reported a peak in revenue at approximately $65K in late June. Downloads remained stable, averaging around 2K weekly, with active users gradually increasing to over 220K by the end of the quarter.
These insights provide a snapshot of the dynamic trends within Germany's news app market, highlighting the diverse performance metrics of the top applications. For more detailed insights, visit Sensor Tower.
