Top 5 News Apps Performance on Unified Platform in Germany, Q3 2025

In the third quarter of 2025, the top five news applications in Germany showcased varied performance trends on a unified platform. Here’s a detailed look at their weekly downloads, revenue, and active user metrics.

X from X Corp. saw a significant increase in weekly revenue, peaking at around $142.7K in late July before experiencing a gradual decline to approximately $52K by the end of September. Downloads peaked at 52K in early September, with active users fluctuating slightly but staying above 4.3M throughout the quarter.

Reddit maintained a steady revenue stream, with a slight increase to $1.9K in the last week of September. Downloads varied, reaching a high of 33K in late July. Active users hovered around 2.5M, showing minor fluctuations over the quarter.

tagesschau - Nachrichten experienced consistent download growth, peaking at 15.4K in the final week. Active users remained stable, with a slight increase to 2.7M by the end of September.

Substack had modest revenue, with occasional peaks such as $73 in mid-August. Downloads showed a steady rise, reaching 8.3K in early August, while active users peaked at 110K in September.

KATWARN saw a notable spike in downloads, reaching 29.1K in early September. Active users saw a significant jump to 569K during the same period, indicating increased engagement.

These insights are derived from Sensor Tower's comprehensive data analytics, and more detailed information can be accessed through their platform.