Top 5 News Apps in the Netherlands: Q3 2025 Performance

In the third quarter of 2025, the top news applications in the Netherlands displayed varied trends in downloads, revenue, and active users. Here's a breakdown of the performance of these apps based on data from Sensor Tower.

X from X Corp. saw a notable peak in weekly revenue, reaching approximately $40K in late July. Weekly downloads surged to 19.2K in early September, while weekly active users remained robust, fluctuating around the 1.1M mark.

AD - Nieuws, Sport & Regio by DPG Media Services generated an average weekly revenue of around $13K, with a slight increase towards the end of September. Downloads were steady, varying from 900 to 1.4K, and active users hovered around 330K to 350K throughout the quarter.

de Volkskrant - Nieuws, also from DPG Media Services, maintained a consistent revenue stream averaging around $7.6K weekly. Downloads remained relatively stable, peaking at 1.3K in early August, and active users fluctuated between 120K and 140K.

The Guardian - Live World News experienced a peak in weekly revenue at $11.9K in late July. Downloads were modest, with numbers ranging from 250 to 340, and active users decreased from 14.5K to around 9.8K by the end of the quarter.

Finally, NYTimes: US and Global News showed a steady weekly revenue, peaking at $7.3K in late July. Downloads remained consistent, averaging around 500 to 600, while active users saw a decline from 65K to 47K over the quarter.

These insights, sourced from Sensor Tower, highlight the diverse performance metrics of leading news apps in the Netherlands. For more detailed analysis, visit Sensor Tower's platform.