Performance of Top 5 News Apps on Unified Platform in Ghana Q2 2025

In the second quarter of 2025, the top news applications in Ghana showcased varied performance trends across different metrics. This analysis, based on data from Sensor Tower, highlights the weekly downloads, revenue, and active users for these leading apps.

X from X Corp. experienced a notable increase in weekly revenue, peaking at approximately $1.5K in the first week of June. Weekly downloads remained strong, with a peak of around 17.9K in mid-June. Active users showed stability, fluctuating around 2M throughout the quarter.

The Economist - News, Podcasts saw a significant spike in revenue, reaching $860 in early June. Downloads were relatively low, with a peak of 82 in early April, while active users maintained a steady presence around 400.

Bloomberg: Business News Daily showed a substantial increase in revenue, peaking at $407 in late April. Downloads varied, with a high of 537 in mid-May, while active users consistently hovered around 1.3K to 1.6K.

Medium: Read & Write Stories exhibited a steady revenue stream, peaking at $139 in mid-May. Downloads were stable, with a slight increase to 331 by the end of June. Active users remained consistent, averaging around 1.3K.

Podbean Podcast App & Player had a modest revenue increase, peaking at $90 at the start of the quarter. Downloads were steady, with a peak of 281 by the end of June. Active users showed a gradual decline from 1.7K to 1.3K.

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