Top 5 News Apps Performance in Australia Q3 2025

In the third quarter of 2025, the top 5 news apps in Australia showed varied performance trends on a unified platform, combining data from both iOS and Android. Here's a detailed look at each app's performance based on data from Sensor Tower.

Australian Financial Review experienced a stable increase in weekly revenue, peaking at about $62K at the end of September. Weekly downloads saw a noticeable rise mid-quarter, reaching over 1K in the week of July 21, while weekly active users remained relatively steady, averaging around 13K.

X from X Corp. saw fluctuating weekly revenue, with a high of $55K in late July. Downloads spiked significantly in early September, reaching over 25K. The app maintained a robust active user base, peaking at nearly 2M in early September.

The Guardian - Live World News showed an upward trend in weekly revenue early in the quarter, peaking at approximately $59K in late July. Downloads remained stable, hovering around 800, while active users displayed a slight decline, averaging 80K throughout the quarter.

The Sydney Morning Herald experienced a steady revenue performance, peaking at $32K in late September. Downloads showed a gradual increase, reaching 815 in mid-August. The number of active users demonstrated a slight upward trend, averaging around 13K.

The Age saw a stable rise in weekly revenue towards the end of the quarter, peaking at $26K. Downloads remained consistent, averaging around 500 weekly. Active users showed a slight decrease, averaging around 12K by the end of September.

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