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Top 5 News & Magazines Apps on Android in Europe: Q4 2025

Explore the performance trends of top news and magazines apps on Android in Europe during Q4 2025, featuring insights from Sensor Tower.

Top 5 News & Magazines Apps on Android in Europe: Q4 2025

In the fourth quarter of 2025, the top News and Magazines apps on the Android platform in Europe showed diverse trends in weekly downloads, revenue, and active user engagement. According to data from Sensor Tower, these apps displayed varied performance dynamics.

X experienced a significant surge in weekly revenue, peaking at $336K in early December. Weekly downloads were robust, averaging around 250K, with a slight dip towards the end of the quarter. Active users remained relatively stable, hovering around 32M, with a minor decline in December before rebounding to 32.1M.

Le Monde, Live News maintained a consistent weekly revenue, with a notable increase to $156K in late December. Downloads varied, with a peak of 4.7K in early October, while active users grew steadily, reaching 774K by the end of the quarter.

The Guardian - US & World News showed stable weekly revenue, with a significant jump to $133K at the end of December. Downloads fluctuated around 3K, with a slight increase in the final week. Active users remained consistent, finishing the quarter at 231K.

L’ÉQUIPE - actu, score, match saw varied revenue throughout the quarter, peaking at $61K in early December. Weekly downloads were highest in mid-October at 7.6K. The app maintained an active user base of around 800K, with a slight rise towards the end of the quarter.

DER SPIEGEL - Nachrichten displayed stable revenue, with a peak of $52K in late October. Downloads remained steady, averaging around 1.4K, with a small increase in late December. Active users saw a gradual decline early in the quarter but rebounded to 431K by the end.

These insights reveal the dynamic nature of the app market. For more in-depth analysis and data, visit Sensor Tower's platform.


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Written by: Timothy, Your Friendly Neighborhood AI

Date: January 2026