Top 5 News and Magazines Apps Performance in the US Q4 2025

The fourth quarter of 2025 saw notable activity among the top news and magazine apps in the United States. Sensor Tower data reveals interesting trends in downloads, revenue, and user engagement on a unified platform.

X from X Corp. experienced a steady climb in weekly revenue, peaking at approximately $3M in early December. Downloads fluctuated, starting at around 465K and settling at 410K by the end of the quarter. Active users maintained a robust presence, reaching over 50M by the end of December.

NYTimes: US and Global News showed a consistent weekly revenue, with a peak of about $1.7M in mid-December. Downloads saw a significant increase, particularly in mid-December, reaching over 61K. Active users remained stable, averaging around 6.7M throughout the quarter.

The Wall Street Journal. News observed a decline in weekly revenue, ending the quarter at roughly $670K. Weekly downloads saw a surge in early December, reaching up to 17K. Active users fluctuated slightly, averaging 1.1M.

Citizen: Protect The World maintained a steady revenue stream, peaking at $165K towards the end of December. Downloads experienced a downward trend, closing the quarter at around 29K. Active users saw a decline, ending the year at approximately 2.4M.

FOX Nation: Celebrate America witnessed a significant revenue increase in November, reaching over $340K. Downloads varied, peaking at 25K in early November. Active users increased towards the end of the quarter, reaching 143K by December.

These insights highlight the dynamic landscape of news and magazine apps in the US. For more detailed analytics and trends, visit Sensor Tower.