Top 5 News Apps Performance in Netherlands Q3 2025

In the third quarter of 2025, the top 5 news applications in the Netherlands showed varied performance metrics on the unified platform. According to Sensor Tower, these apps displayed diverse trends in downloads, revenue, and active user engagement.

X from X Corp. saw its weekly revenue peak at around $40K in late July, followed by a gradual decline towards the end of September, settling at approximately $22.5K. Weekly downloads fluctuated, with a notable increase in early September reaching 19.2K. Active users hovered around 1.1M throughout the quarter, with minor variations.

Reddit experienced stable weekly revenue, peaking at $1.3K mid-September. Downloads remained steady, averaging around 5.5K to 7.5K weekly. The app maintained a consistent user base, averaging around 550K active users.

NRC - Nieuws en achtergronden observed a decline in downloads from 27.9K at the beginning of the quarter to just over 1K by the end. While revenue showed minor fluctuations, active users remained stable, averaging around 140K.

NOS maintained a steady download rate, peaking at 7.5K in early September. Active users remained robust, with a slight increase towards the quarter's end, averaging around 1.9M.

Substack showed a modest revenue stream, peaking at $76 in mid-August. Downloads gradually increased towards the quarter's end, reaching 3.8K. Active users grew slightly, with numbers rising to 68.6K by the end of September.

These insights from Sensor Tower highlight the dynamic nature of app performance in the news category, reflecting user engagement and market trends in the Netherlands during Q3 2025. For more detailed insights, visit Sensor Tower's platform.