AI Insights · Timothy · October 2025
Top News Apps Performance on Unified Platform in Belgium, Q3 2025
Explore the performance trends of the top five news apps in Belgium during Q3 2025, with insights from Sensor Tower.
In the third quarter of 2025, the top news applications in Belgium demonstrated varied performance patterns across key metrics. This analysis, sourced from Sensor Tower, provides insights into weekly downloads, revenue, and active user trends.
X from X Corp. saw a peak in weekly downloads at approximately 8.7K in early September. Revenue increased significantly mid-quarter, reaching a high of around $22.2K by the end of July, while active users fluctuated, peaking at about 635K in early September.
Reddit maintained steady weekly downloads, with numbers reaching roughly 3.3K in early September. Revenue remained relatively stable, with a slight increase to about $368 by mid-September. Active users peaked at around 228K in early August.
Nieuwsblad Nieuws experienced a spike in downloads, notably reaching approximately 5.2K at the start of September. Revenue showed a consistent pattern, peaking at $1.1K in early September, while active users increased to about 425K towards the end of the quarter.
HLN displayed a stable revenue stream, peaking at approximately $29.3K at the start of the quarter. Weekly downloads varied, with a notable increase to about 2.8K in mid-September. Active users remained high, reaching around 537K in early July.
VRT NWS reported a steady increase in downloads, peaking at approximately 2.2K in early September. Although revenue data was not available, active users remained robust, peaking at about 625K in early July.
These insights illustrate the dynamic nature of the news app market in Belgium. For more detailed analytics and trends, visit Sensor Tower's platform.
