Top 5 News and Magazines Apps in the Middle East Q4 2025

In the fourth quarter of 2025, the top news and magazine applications in the Middle East showcased varied performance metrics across downloads, revenue, and active users. Here's a closer look at how these apps fared, based on data from Sensor Tower.

X from X Corp. reported a notable increase in weekly revenue, starting at around $177K and peaking at $243K by the end of December. Downloads fluctuated, starting at 115K, dipping mid-quarter, and then climbing back to 123K. Active users consistently remained above 15M, reaching a peak of approximately 16M in mid-December.

הארץ - Haaretz experienced a gradual decline in weekly revenue from $21K in September to $14K by the end of December. Downloads remained low throughout the quarter, averaging around 300 per week. Active users saw a slight increase towards the end of the quarter, reaching over 30K.

TheMarker - דה מרקר showed a steady revenue performance, peaking at $11K in late November before declining to $7K by the end of December. Downloads remained stable at approximately 230 per week, while active users fluctuated slightly, peaking at over 10K in early November.

Bloomberg: Finance Market News had a consistent revenue stream, with a peak of $19K in early December before falling to $12K by the end of the month. Downloads and active users showed minor fluctuations, with downloads averaging around 1K per week and active users peaking at 7K in early December.

ynet maintained a steady weekly revenue, peaking at approximately $8K in early December. Downloads showed a declining trend from 2K in early October to 1.6K by the end of December. Active users remained robust, peaking at over 419K in mid-October before slightly declining towards the quarter's end.

These insights are derived from Sensor Tower's comprehensive data, offering a glimpse into the dynamic app market in the Middle East. For more detailed insights, visit Sensor Tower's platform.