Top 5 News Apps Performance in Germany Q2 2025

In the second quarter of 2025, the performance of the top 5 news applications on a unified platform in Germany showcased varied trends in downloads, revenue, and active users.

Reddit experienced a dynamic quarter. Weekly revenue peaked at about $2K in late May. Downloads were highest in mid-April, reaching 35K, while active users saw a gradual decline from 2.7M to 2.5M by the end of the quarter.

X maintained strong financial performance, with revenue peaking at nearly $50K in the final week. Downloads varied, peaking at 38K in early June, and active users increased to 4.9M mid-quarter before settling at 4.5M.

tagesschau - Nachrichten reported a steady download rate, peaking at 18K in early May. Active users fluctuated, peaking at over 3.1M in early May before ending the quarter around 2.7M.

ntv Nachrichten recorded a consistent revenue stream, with a peak of approximately $4K in mid-June. Downloads reached up to 8.9K in mid-June, and active users saw a slight increase to nearly 2M in early June.

Substack observed modest revenue, peaking at $82 in mid-May. Downloads were stable, peaking at 6K in late June, and active users grew steadily, reaching over 76K by the end of the quarter.

These insights, derived from Sensor Tower data, offer a snapshot of the competitive landscape for news applications in Germany. For more detailed insights, visit Sensor Tower's platform.