AI Insights · Timothy · July 2025
Top 5 News Apps in Oceania: Q2 2025 Performance Overview
Discover the performance trends of the top news apps in Oceania during Q2 2025, including download, revenue, and active user statistics.
In the second quarter of 2025, the top news applications in Oceania showcased varying performance metrics. This analysis, based on data from Sensor Tower, highlights weekly downloads, revenue, and active user trends for these apps.
Australian Financial Review saw a noticeable increase in weekly revenue, peaking at approximately $58.9K by the end of June. Weekly downloads remained relatively stable, with minor fluctuations, reaching around 891 in late June. Active users displayed a gradual increase, starting from 12.9K and peaking at 15.7K in early June before slightly dipping towards the quarter's end.
X experienced a peak in weekly revenue of about $59.7K in late April, followed by a decline. Downloads varied throughout the quarter, with a high of 18.4K in late March and a low of 11.4K by the end of June. The active user count fluctuated, starting at 2.08M and decreasing to 1.78M by quarter's end.
The Guardian - Live World News maintained consistent revenue, with a notable spike to $62.7K in early June. Downloads saw a surge in mid-May, reaching 4.1K, while active users showed a steady rise, peaking at approximately 136.9K at the end of June.
NZ Herald News reported a revenue increase, reaching about $31K in late April. Downloads were consistent, with a notable peak of 1.1K in late June. Active users also increased, peaking at 27.4K in late June.
The Sydney Morning Herald showed a revenue increase towards the end of June, reaching around $33.3K. Download numbers were stable, with a slight rise to 699 in late June. Active users remained steady, peaking at 15.5K in mid-June.
For more insights and detailed data, visit Sensor Tower.
