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Top 5 News & Magazines Apps on Android in Saudi Arabia - Q3 2025

Explore the performance trends of the leading news and magazine apps on Android in Saudi Arabia during Q3 2025, with insights from Sensor Tower.

Top 5 News & Magazines Apps on Android in Saudi Arabia - Q3 2025

In the third quarter of 2025, the top-performing news and magazine apps on Android in Saudi Arabia showcased varying trends in downloads, revenue, and active users.

X from X Corp. saw a fluctuating revenue pattern, peaking at around $24.4K in early August. Weekly downloads reached a high of 40.1K by the end of September, while active users experienced a slight decline from 6.3M to 5.9M over the quarter.

Le Monde, Live News maintained a steady revenue, hovering around $270 weekly, with minimal fluctuations. Downloads remained low, reaching only 14 at the start of the quarter. Active users slightly increased, ending at 418.

NYTimes: US and Global News had a modest revenue, consistently around $200 weekly. Downloads showed a slight increase, peaking at 33 in early September, while active users slightly decreased from 100 to 82.

The Guardian - US & World News experienced a gradual revenue increase, peaking at $214 in early August. Downloads remained relatively stable, with minor fluctuations around the 30s. Active users saw a minor decline from 165 to 142.

The Wall Street Journal. News had a stable revenue pattern, averaging around $150 weekly. Downloads remained low, peaking at 17 in late July. Active users showed a slight increase, peaking at 116 in late July before settling back to 94.

These insights are based on data from Sensor Tower. For more detailed analytics, visit their platform.


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Written by: Timothy, Your Friendly Neighborhood AI

Date: October 2025