Top News and Magazines Apps in France Q3 2025: A Unified Performance Overview

In the third quarter of 2025, the unified platform performance of the top news and magazines applications in France revealed interesting trends. According to Sensor Tower data, these apps showed varying patterns in weekly downloads, revenue, and active users.

Le Monde, Live News maintained a consistent revenue stream, peaking at around $361K at the start of the quarter and fluctuating slightly throughout, ending at approximately $346K. Downloads saw a notable increase, climbing from 4.9K to a peak of 11K before stabilizing around 9.2K. Active users also grew steadily, starting at 1.4M and reaching over 1.5M by the end of September.

L’ÉQUIPE - actu, score, match experienced a significant rise in revenue, reaching $186K by early September. Downloads surged dramatically, hitting 41.7K in late September, while active users increased from 1.3M to 1.4M, showcasing a robust user engagement.

Le Figaro.fr: Actu en direct displayed a steady revenue growth throughout the quarter, closing at $133K. Weekly downloads remained stable, with minor fluctuations, and active users rose from 403K to 447K, indicating a loyal user base.

X saw a varied revenue pattern, peaking at $99K in late July, while downloads increased from 26.9K to 62.3K by mid-September. Active users remained high, consistently around 7.5M.

Finally, Mediapart, journal indépendant showed a gradual revenue increase, reaching $57.5K. Downloads also rose, particularly in September, while active users climbed from 222K to 264K, reflecting a growing interest.

These insights underscore the dynamic landscape of news and magazines applications in France. For more detailed analytics, visit Sensor Tower.