Top News & Magazines Apps on Android in the US: Q3 2025 Insights

In the third quarter of 2025, Sensor Tower data reveals intriguing trends for the top News & Magazines apps on Android in the United States. Here's a closer look at each app's performance.

X saw a notable rise in weekly revenue, peaking at approximately $458K in early August. Weekly downloads followed a similar upward trajectory, reaching around 225K in early September. Active users remained robust, climbing to about 17.5M by the start of September.

The NYTimes: US and Global News experienced consistent weekly revenue, averaging around $145K throughout the quarter. Downloads increased steadily, peaking at 5.5K in early September. Active users hovered around 1.1M, with a slight increase in early September.

The Wall Street Journal. News maintained stable weekly revenue, generally around $138K. Downloads peaked at 4.3K in late July, while active users showed a slight decline, ending the quarter at approximately 245K.

Citizen: Protect The World displayed a steady weekly revenue, reaching about $48K by the end of the quarter. Downloads varied, with a notable peak of 8.4K in early September. Active users showed fluctuations, peaking at around 542K in early September.

Finally, Ground News had a consistent revenue stream, peaking at $29.5K at the end of September. Downloads saw highs of 15.5K in early August, and active users increased to approximately 293K in early September.

These insights, provided by Sensor Tower, illustrate the dynamic landscape of News & Magazines apps on Android during Q3 2025. For more detailed analytics, visit Sensor Tower's website.