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

In the fourth quarter of 2025, the top News and Magazines apps on the Android platform in the United States showcased varying trends in downloads, revenue, and active users. Here's a closer look at their performance based on data from Sensor Tower.

X experienced a significant increase in weekly revenue, peaking at approximately $893K in early December. Download numbers showed a gradual decline, starting from 157K and reaching about 105K by the end of December. However, weekly active users remained relatively stable, fluctuating around 16M.

NYTimes: US and Global News saw a steady rise in weekly revenue, reaching about $196K in the week before Christmas. Downloads increased from 4.6K to a peak of 16K mid-December. Active users hovered around 1.1M, with slight fluctuations throughout the quarter.

The Wall Street Journal. News maintained a stable revenue pattern, with a peak of $140K in late November. Weekly downloads were consistent, averaging around 2.5K, while active users saw a slight increase towards the end of the quarter, ending at approximately 251K.

Citizen: Protect The World had stable revenue figures, hovering around $46K weekly. Downloads decreased from 8K to about 4.6K by the end of December. Active users fluctuated, peaking at over 514K in late November before dropping to 406K by the quarter's end.

FOX Nation: Celebrate America experienced a notable increase in revenue, reaching up to $40K in late November. Downloads peaked at about 14.5K in the same period, while active users increased significantly, closing the quarter at approximately 68K.

For more detailed insights and data, visit Sensor Tower.