AI Insights · Timothy · July 2025
Top 5 News Apps in Kenya: Q2 2025 Performance Overview
Discover the performance trends of the top five news apps in Kenya during Q2 2025, featuring insights on downloads, revenue, and active users from Sensor Tower data.
In the second quarter of 2025, the top five news applications in Kenya on the unified platform displayed varied performance trends, as revealed by Sensor Tower data.
X from X Corp. experienced a fluctuating revenue pattern, peaking at approximately $3.6K in mid-June. Downloads showed a significant surge, especially in June, reaching a high of 41.9K. The app also saw an overall increase in active users, starting from 3.2M and peaking at 3.7M.
Reddit maintained a low but steady revenue stream, while downloads hovered around 3K per week. Active users remained stable, averaging around 57K weekly.
Substack showed minor fluctuations in revenue, with occasional peaks. Downloads were minimal, yet active users saw a gradual increase, ending the quarter at about 6.5K.
Quora reported no revenue but had consistent download activity, with a notable increase in late June. Active users experienced a dip mid-quarter but rebounded towards the end, stabilizing at around 28.7K.
Clubhouse also reported no revenue, with download numbers declining over the quarter. Active users showed a downward trend, closing at approximately 3.6K.
These insights reflect the diverse engagement and monetization strategies among leading news applications in Kenya. For more detailed analytics and insights, visit Sensor Tower.
