Top 5 News and Magazines Apps in Ireland on Android in Q4 2025

The fourth quarter of 2025 saw notable performances among the top news and magazines apps on the Android platform in Ireland. Here's a detailed look at each app's metrics during this period.

Irish Independent News from Mediahuis Ireland Limited experienced fluctuations in revenue, peaking at approximately $6.7K in late October and again in late December. Weekly downloads varied, with a notable increase to 206 in the week of December 22. The app maintained a steady number of active users, averaging around 11K throughout the quarter.

Irish Times News saw a consistent revenue stream, with a peak of $4.8K in early December. Downloads surged to 236 in late November, while active users remained stable, averaging around 11.9K.

The Guardian - US & World News managed by Guardian News & Media Ltd, showed a significant revenue spike to $9.2K in the last week of December. Downloads were highest at 313 in mid-December. Active users increased steadily, peaking at 6.6K in late December.

X from X Corp. exhibited a sharp revenue increase to $7.6K in early December. Downloads were robust, with a peak of 3.7K in late October. Active users fluctuated, maintaining a strong presence with averages over 200K.

The42.ie Sports News by Journal Media experienced a revenue rise to $2.5K in early December. Downloads were moderate, with a peak of 57 in late November. Active users grew by the end of the quarter, reaching over 1K.

These insights, sourced from Sensor Tower, highlight the dynamic trends in the Irish digital news media space. For more in-depth analytics and insights, visit Sensor Tower's platform.