Top 5 News and Magazines Apps in Australia Q3 2025: Performance Insights

In the third quarter of 2025, the top news and magazines applications on a unified platform in Australia showcased varied performance metrics. Here's a closer look at the trends for each app, based on Sensor Tower's data.

X from X Corp. experienced fluctuations in weekly revenue, peaking at around $55.7K in late July. Weekly downloads showed a significant surge in early September, reaching approximately 25.4K, while weekly active users steadily increased, peaking at nearly 1.95M towards the end of September.

Australian Financial Review saw a relatively stable revenue trend, with a slight increase towards the end of the quarter, reaching about $62.1K. Downloads remained consistent, with a peak of 1.08K in late July. Active users hovered around 13K throughout the quarter.

The Guardian - US & World News recorded a peak in weekly revenue in early August at approximately $59.6K. Downloads remained steady but low, with a slight peak of 963 in late July. Active users saw a slight decline from 101K to around 80K by the end of the quarter.

The Sydney Morning Herald noted a gradual increase in revenue, peaking at $32.1K at the end of September. Downloads showed minor fluctuations, reaching a high of 815 in mid-August. The active user base remained stable, around 13K throughout the period.

Finally, The Age saw its revenue peak at $25.7K in the last week of September. Downloads remained consistent, with a modest peak of 585 in late August. Active users experienced a slight decline from 14K to about 12K over the quarter.

For more detailed insights and data, visit Sensor Tower's platform.