Top 5 News & Magazine Apps in Algeria: Q4 2025 Performance Insights

In the fourth quarter of 2025, the top news and magazine applications in Algeria on a unified platform demonstrated varied performance trends. Here's a closer look at how each app fared:

X from X Corp. showed a steady increase in weekly downloads early in the quarter, peaking at 45.8K in late October. However, downloads tapered off, ending the quarter at 22.3K. Weekly revenue remained fairly stable, ranging from $170 to $250, with a slight peak in mid-October. Active users hovered around 2.2M throughout the quarter, with minor fluctuations.

Le Monde, Live News experienced modest weekly revenue, which saw a notable peak of $95 in early December. Downloads remained under 200 per week, with a slight increase towards the end of the quarter. Active users varied slightly, maintaining an average close to 930.

NYTimes: US and Global News had a consistent revenue stream around $7 to $11 weekly. Downloads were minimal, peaking at 45 in late December. Active user numbers showed a gradual increase, reaching 150 by the end of the quarter.

Jeune Afrique saw fluctuations in weekly downloads, with a peak of 128 in mid-October. Revenue was sporadic, peaking at $70 in late October, but dropping to minimal levels thereafter.

The Guardian - US & World News maintained a steady revenue between $5 and $9 weekly. Downloads were consistent, with a slight increase in December, while active users remained around 150.

These insights are based on data from Sensor Tower, which provides more detailed analytics and trends for mobile applications.