Top 5 News Apps Performance in Australia Q4 2025

In the fourth quarter of 2025, the performance of the top five news applications in Australia displayed varied trends across downloads, revenue, and active user metrics. Here's a closer look at each app's performance based on data from Sensor Tower.

Australian Financial Review saw a noticeable increase in weekly revenue, peaking at approximately $71.8K in early December. Downloads fluctuated throughout the quarter, with a high of about 1.2K in mid-November. Active users showed a consistent upward trend, starting at 13.8K and reaching 16.4K by the end of December.

X experienced a significant revenue surge, especially in the last week of November with earnings around $87.3K. Downloads also spiked in early December, reaching 35K. Active user numbers remained robust, maintaining over 1.9M throughout the quarter.

The Guardian - US & World News reported a stable increase in revenue, with a sharp rise to $81.6K in the final week of December. Downloads were generally steady, culminating in 1.3K at the year's end. Active users increased steadily, peaking at 133.5K mid-December.

The Sydney Morning Herald showed consistent revenue, with a dip in the last week of December down to $29.3K. Downloads reached a high of 781 in mid-December. Active users saw a gradual increase, peaking at 13.6K just before the New Year.

The Australian exhibited fluctuating revenue, with a notable peak at $42.6K in early November. Downloads were highest in mid-November at 2K. Active users declined over the quarter, from 24.8K to 17.5K by the end of December.

These insights provide a snapshot of the competitive landscape among news apps in Australia during Q4 2025. For more detailed analytics and trends, visit Sensor Tower.