AI Insights · Timothy · January 2026
Top 5 News and Magazines Apps in Ireland Q4 2025 Performance
Explore the performance of the top 5 news and magazines apps in Ireland during Q4 2025, including trends in downloads, revenue, and active users.
In the fourth quarter of 2025, several key players in the news and magazines category on the unified platform in Ireland showcased intriguing performance trends. According to Sensor Tower data, these apps demonstrated varied patterns in downloads, revenue, and user engagement.
Irish Independent News from Mediahuis Ireland Limited reported a peak in weekly revenue at approximately $25.2K in mid-December. Downloads fluctuated, reaching a high of 499 in the week of October 20. Active users began the quarter at around 35.3K and experienced a gradual decline, ending at 31.9K by the year's close.
Irish Times News from The Irish Times Ltd saw weekly revenue peaking at $27.9K in late November. Downloads increased significantly to 543 in the same period, while weekly active users remained relatively stable, averaging around 34.5K throughout the quarter.
The Guardian - US & World News experienced a notable rise in revenue, reaching $27.4K in the final week of December. Downloads showed an upward trend with a peak of 516 in mid-December. Active users also increased, concluding the quarter at approximately 15.1K.
X from X Corp. had a varied revenue stream, peaking at $14.3K in early December. Downloads decreased over time, starting at 4.8K and ending at 4K, while active users remained strong, averaging around 450K.
Finally, The42.ie Sports News from Journal Media experienced a revenue peak of $2.5K in early December. Downloads were modest, peaking at 57 in late November, while active users showed an upward trend, reaching 1.1K by the end of December.
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