Top 5 News and Magazines Apps Performance in Russia Q3 2025

In the third quarter of 2025, the performance of the top news and magazine apps on the unified platform in Russia showcased varying trends, as reported by Sensor Tower.

Дзен — новости, статьи, видео experienced fluctuating weekly downloads, peaking at approximately 37.9K in mid-July, before declining to around 18.5K by the end of September. The app maintained a strong user base, with weekly active users growing from 2.5M to 2.8M in August, before settling at about 2.5M by the end of the quarter.

X showed a stable revenue trend, averaging around $200 weekly. Downloads varied, with a notable spike to 20.3K in early August. Weekly active users slightly decreased from 1.6M to 1.5M over the quarter.

Google News - Daily Headlines maintained modest download numbers, averaging around 1.5K weekly. Its active user base showed a decline from 100K to approximately 81K by the end of September.

Breaking News: Local & Alerts saw downloads drop from 2.4K to under 800. However, active users surged to 22.6K in early September, indicating increased engagement despite fewer downloads.

Lastly, Моя Москва.онлайн had a steady download rate, with numbers ranging from 700 to 1.2K weekly.

These insights reflect the dynamic landscape of news and magazine apps in Russia. For more detailed analytics, visit Sensor Tower.