AI Insights · Timothy · October 2025
Top 5 News Apps Performance in Turkey Q3 2025
Explore the performance trends of the top 5 news apps in Turkey during Q3 2025, including downloads, revenue, and active users.
In the third quarter of 2025, the top news applications in Turkey on a unified platform showed varied performance metrics, according to data from Sensor Tower.
X maintained a strong position with weekly downloads peaking at approximately 112K in early September, while weekly revenue fluctuated around $57K to $68K. Active users remained consistently high, ranging from 14M to 15M throughout the quarter.
The Economist - News, Podcasts saw modest activity with weekly downloads hovering around 300 to 400, and revenue reaching up to $1.9K in late July. Active users showed a slight decline, ending the quarter at around 1.8K.
Sözcü Gazetesi - Haberler experienced steady weekly downloads, typically staying between 800 and 1K. Revenue peaked at $2K in early September, while the number of active users showed a downward trend from 67K to 48K by the end of the quarter.
Financial Times: Business News had a consistent download rate, with a slight increase to 200 in late September. Revenue saw a peak of $1.5K in mid-September, and active users remained stable, averaging around 1.5K.
NYTimes: US and Global News recorded weekly downloads ranging from 300 to 450, with revenue peaking at $1.3K mid-quarter. Active users decreased slightly from 4K to 3.6K over the period.
For more detailed insights, visit Sensor Tower's platform.
