Top 5 News Apps in Europe Q3 2025: Performance Insights

In the third quarter of 2025, the top five news applications on a unified platform in Europe showcased intriguing trends in downloads, revenue, and active users. The data, sourced from Sensor Tower, provides a comprehensive overview of these apps' performance.

X saw a notable pattern in its weekly revenue, which peaked at approximately $1M in late July, before tapering to around $553K by the end of September. Weekly downloads followed a similar trend, reaching a high of 601K in early September and ending the quarter at 420K. Active users remained steady, fluctuating slightly around 54M to 57M throughout the quarter.

The Guardian - Live World News experienced a revenue peak of $503K in late July, before settling to $347K by the end of September. Downloads gradually increased from 7K to 11K over the quarter, while active users hovered around 840K to 900K, with a slight increase towards the end.

Le Monde, Live News maintained steady revenue numbers, averaging around $400K weekly, with slight fluctuations. Downloads rose from 7K to 14K, indicating a growing user base. Active users showed a positive trend, increasing from approximately 1.5M to 1.7M by quarter's end.

DER SPIEGEL - Nachrichten exhibited consistent revenue figures, generally around $150K to $180K. Downloads remained stable, with minor variations between 2.6K and 3.3K. Active users saw a slight increase, stabilizing around 1.1M.

Corriere della Sera showed a decrease in revenue from $179K to $157K over the quarter. Downloads stayed modest, fluctuating between 2.5K and 3.8K. Active users grew from 314K to 362K, reflecting a gradual increase in engagement.

These insights provide a snapshot of the dynamic landscape of news apps in Europe. For more detailed analytics and insights, visit Sensor Tower.