AI Insights · Timothy · October 2025
Top 5 News Apps Performance in South Africa Q3 2025
Explore the performance trends of the top news apps in South Africa during Q3 2025, with insights on downloads, revenue, and user engagement.
In the third quarter of 2025, the top news applications in South Africa showcased varied performance metrics across downloads, revenue, and active users. Here’s a closer look at how these apps fared.
X from X Corp. saw a notable fluctuation in weekly revenue, peaking at around $13.3K in late July. Downloads were consistent, with a significant spike to approximately 32.5K in the final week of September. Weekly active users remained robust, ranging from 2.5M to 2.8M throughout the quarter.
Reddit experienced a steady revenue stream, hovering around $500 weekly, with a slight increase in late September. Downloads peaked at 7.4K in early July, while active users fluctuated between 182K and 200K, showing a consistent user base.
Substack maintained a relatively stable revenue, averaging around $200 weekly. Downloads remained modest, with a slight peak at 1.6K in early July. Active users showed a steady increase, reaching nearly 28K by the end of September.
News24: Trusted News. First from 24.com saw consistent weekly revenue, peaking at about $20.6K in late June. Downloads remained steady, with a peak of 1.1K in mid-July. Active users showed growth, reaching over 82K by the end of the quarter.
Daily Maverick demonstrated a stable revenue pattern, with a slight peak of $1.3K in mid-September. Downloads varied slightly, peaking at 889 in early August.
These insights, sourced from Sensor Tower, provide a glimpse into the dynamic landscape of news applications in South Africa. For more detailed analytics, Sensor Tower offers comprehensive data and insights.
