Top 5 News Apps on Unified Platform in Ireland, Q3 2025

In the third quarter of 2025, the top five news applications in Ireland demonstrated distinct trends in terms of downloads, revenue, and active user engagement. Let's delve into the performance of each app based on data from Sensor Tower.

The Irish Times News saw a steady climb in weekly revenue, peaking at approximately $25.8K by the end of September. Weekly downloads exhibited a gradual increase, reaching 441 by mid-September, while active users fluctuated slightly, stabilizing around 39.2K.

Irish Independent News experienced a notable increase in weekly revenue, hitting a high of $25K in August. Downloads peaked at 488 in late August, while active users declined from 42.1K to 36.6K by the quarter's end.

The Guardian - Live World News recorded a peak in revenue at $19.4K in late July. Downloads remained relatively stable, averaging around 250 per week, while active users peaked at 15.3K in early August before settling at 13.1K.

X showed a dynamic trend in downloads, with a significant surge to 6.6K in early September. Revenue peaked at $13.6K in late July, and active users reached a high of 486K during the same period.

NYTimes: US and Global News maintained a steady revenue flow, peaking at $6.1K in late August. Weekly downloads remained consistent, with a peak of 347 in early September, while active users saw a slight decline, ending the quarter at 8.5K.

For more insights into these applications and their market performance, visit Sensor Tower's platform.