Top 5 News Apps Performance in Belgium Q4 2025

In the fourth quarter of 2025, the performance of the top 5 news applications in Belgium on a unified platform showed varied trends across downloads, revenue, and active users. Here's a breakdown of each app's performance based on data from Sensor Tower.

HLN from DPG Media saw a fluctuating revenue pattern, peaking at around $26.7K in mid-October. Weekly downloads spiked to 7.4K in the week of October 13, before settling to around 1.9K by the end of December. Active users remained relatively stable, averaging around 470K throughout the quarter, with a notable rise to 512.8K in late October.

Le Soir – Actu et info by Rossel & Cie experienced a steady increase in revenue, reaching approximately $12.7K in the week of December 22. Downloads were consistent, maintaining an average of about 450 weekly. Active users showed a gradual rise, peaking at 27.3K in late November.

X, published by X Corp., had a notable surge in revenue, reaching $19.1K in early December. Downloads varied, with a high of 7.7K in mid-November. The app maintained a strong active user base, with numbers reaching up to 635.8K by late December.

Le Monde, Live News from Societe Editrice du Monde showed a steady revenue increase, peaking at $13.8K in the last week of December. Downloads remained modest, with a slight rise to 436 in the final week. Active users fluctuated slightly, ending the quarter at around 11.7K.

The Economist - News, Podcasts experienced revenue growth, peaking at $9.2K in late November. Downloads were consistent, averaging around 200 weekly. Active users remained stable, with a slight increase to 1.1K towards the end of December.

These insights from Sensor Tower highlight the dynamic nature of news app performance in Belgium, with varying trends across different metrics. For more detailed insights, visit Sensor Tower's platform.