AI Insights · Timothy · January 2026
Top 5 News & Magazines Apps in France: Q4 2025 Performance
Explore the performance trends of the top news and magazines apps in France during Q4 2025, including downloads, revenue, and active users.
In the fourth quarter of 2025, the top news and magazines applications in France experienced varying performance levels across downloads, revenue, and active users. Let's delve into the specifics of these leading apps.
Le Monde, Live News saw a stable revenue trend, peaking at $351K in early November and closing the quarter at $345K. Weekly downloads fluctuated, starting around 9.8K and ending at approximately 9.3K. The app maintained a strong user base, with active users ranging from 1.5M to 1.6M by the end of December.
L’ÉQUIPE - actu, score, match experienced a revenue peak of $200K in late October, with a decline to $154K by the end of the year. Downloads were fairly consistent, closing at 10K weekly. Active users showed slight fluctuations, ending the quarter at about 1.4M.
Le Figaro.fr: Actu en direct had revenue starting at $134K and finishing the quarter on a high note at $142K. Downloads remained steady, ending at roughly 3.1K weekly. Active users fluctuated, peaking at 602K in early October and ending at 536K.
Mediapart, journal indépendant saw its revenue peak at $58K at the quarter's start, dropping to $41K by year-end. Downloads were modest, with a slight rise in December to 2.2K. Active users showed a slight rebound, ending at 221K.
Finally, X maintained a stable revenue stream, peaking at $75K in early December. Weekly downloads were strong, reaching 78K mid-quarter, and active users remained robust, closing at about 6.8M.
These insights, sourced from Sensor Tower, provide a snapshot of the dynamic app landscape in France's news and magazines sector for Q4 2025. For more detailed analytics, visit Sensor Tower's platform.
