Top News & Magazines Apps on Android in Australia Q4 2025

In the fourth quarter of 2025, the top news and magazines applications on Android in Australia showcased varying performance trends, as reported by Sensor Tower.

X experienced a notable surge in revenue, peaking at around $39.9K in early December. Weekly downloads reached their highest at approximately 14.2K in the week of December 8. The app maintained a robust user base, with active users fluctuating around 700K, ending the quarter just above 685K.

The Australian Financial Review saw stable revenue, with a peak of about $13.8K in late October. Downloads remained low yet consistent, averaging around 150 weekly. Active users rose steadily, finishing the quarter at 3.5K.

The Guardian - US & World News exhibited strong revenue growth, culminating in a peak of approximately $22.4K at the end of December. Downloads were modest, with a noticeable increase to 242 in the final week. Active users increased significantly, reaching over 36K by mid-December.

The Sydney Morning Herald maintained steady revenue, peaking at around $10K in early November. Weekly downloads saw a slight rise towards the end of December, reaching 142. Active user numbers increased to 3.6K by the end of the quarter.

Lastly, The Age showed consistent revenue throughout the quarter, with a high of about $6K in late October. Downloads were stable, peaking at 132 in the final week. Active users grew, ending the quarter at approximately 7.7K.

These insights highlight the dynamic nature of the news and magazines sector on Android in Australia. For more detailed analytics, visit Sensor Tower.