Performance of Top News & Magazines Apps in the US, Q3 2025

In the third quarter of 2025, the top news and magazine applications on a unified platform in the United States showcased varied performance trends. Here's a closer look at the top five apps, based on data from Sensor Tower.

X, developed by X Corp., reported a peak in weekly downloads at approximately 734K in early September. The app also saw a significant increase in weekly active users, reaching around 57M in the same period. Revenue trends fluctuated, with a high of $2.2M at the end of July.

NYTimes: US and Global News experienced a steady revenue stream, peaking at about $1.4M in late September. Weekly downloads saw modest growth, with numbers reaching over 33K by the end of the quarter. Active users remained relatively stable, with a slight increase to 7M in early September.

The Wall Street Journal. News showed an upward trend in revenue, culminating at $1M in late September. Downloads fluctuated, peaking at approximately 19K at the start of September, while active users hovered around 1.2M throughout the quarter.

Citizen: Protect The World saw a consistent pattern in downloads, reaching up to 52K in early September. Weekly revenue varied, with a high of $178K at the end of September, and active users peaked at about 3.2M in the same week.

Ground News had a noticeable increase in weekly revenue, closing the quarter at $84K. Downloads remained steady, with numbers around 32K, while active users saw a rise to approximately 865K during early September.

For more detailed insights and analysis, visit Sensor Tower, the source of this comprehensive data.