Top 5 News & Magazines Apps on Android in France: Q3 2025

In the third quarter of 2025, the News & Magazines category on Android in France saw notable performances from leading apps, as reported by Sensor Tower.

Le Monde, Live News experienced a steady increase in weekly revenue, peaking at approximately $131K in mid-August. Downloads rose significantly towards the end of September, reaching 3.6K. Weekly active users fluctuated but showed an overall increase, ending the quarter at about 706K.

L’ÉQUIPE - actu, score, match saw a remarkable surge in downloads mid-September, peaking at 13.8K. Revenue also spiked in early September, reaching around $74K. The app maintained a strong base of active users, closing the quarter with more than 787K.

Le Figaro.fr: Actu en direct maintained consistent revenue throughout the quarter, with a slight peak at $24.6K at the end of September. Downloads remained stable, while active users increased, reaching 287K by the quarter's end.

X displayed a consistent download rate, peaking at over 21K in late September. Revenue varied, with a high of $28.9K in early August. Active users remained strong, consistently above 3.5M.

Finally, Mediapart, journal indépendant saw a notable increase in revenue in early September, reaching $19.9K. Downloads and active users showed a positive trend, with the latter reaching 145K by the end of the quarter.

These insights reflect the dynamic landscape of news consumption in France, with more detailed analytics available through Sensor Tower.