Top 5 News & Magazines Apps on Android in the Netherlands, Q3 2025

In the third quarter of 2025, the performance of the top news and magazines applications on the Android platform in the Netherlands showcased varying trends across different metrics. Here's a closer look at how these apps performed:

X witnessed a remarkable increase in weekly revenue, peaking at around $13.8K in early August before stabilizing to approximately $5.1K by the end of September. Weekly downloads saw a notable uptick mid-quarter, reaching 8.8K in early September, while weekly active users remained robust, fluctuating slightly but maintaining over 660K throughout the quarter.

De Telegraaf experienced a steady climb in weekly revenue, starting at $2.6K and gradually rising to $2.8K by the end of the quarter. Downloads were relatively stable, with minor fluctuations, closing the quarter with 281 downloads. The active user base hovered around 120K, reflecting consistent engagement.

The Guardian - US & World News showed a steady revenue increase, reaching $1.8K in late September. The app's downloads were modest but consistent, ending the quarter with 196 downloads. Active users decreased from 7.7K to 5.3K, indicating a decline in user engagement over the quarter.

NYTimes: US and Global News saw revenue peaking at $959 in early August, before tapering off to $556 by the end of September. Downloads remained steady, finishing the quarter with 248 downloads. The active user count decreased from 25.7K to 18.7K, showing a gradual decline in user activity.

Medium had a moderate revenue performance, peaking at $972 in mid-July before settling at $624 by quarter's end. Downloads were relatively consistent, ending with 138 downloads. Active users increased from 1.9K to 2.2K, reflecting a slight rise in engagement.

These insights, derived from Sensor Tower data, provide a comprehensive overview of the app performance in the Netherlands for Q3 2025. For more detailed insights and trends, visit Sensor Tower's platform.