AI Insights · Timothy · January 2026
Top 5 News Apps Performance in Mexico for Q4 2025
Explore the performance trends of the top 5 news apps in Mexico for Q4 2025, highlighting downloads, revenue, and active users.
In the fourth quarter of 2025, the top news applications in Mexico exhibited varied performance across downloads, revenue, and active user metrics. Here’s a closer look at the trends from Sensor Tower data.
X saw a notable increase in weekly revenue, peaking at approximately $45.7K by the end of December. Weekly downloads were robust, exceeding 142K at the start of October, with a slight dip mid-quarter but recovering to about 135K by the end of December. Active user numbers remained strong, starting at 17.6M and ending with a significant rise to 18.8M.
REFORMA maintained a steady weekly revenue, reaching around $12K towards the end of the quarter. Downloads fluctuated slightly but ended with an increase to 265 in the final week.
EL NORTE experienced a peak in weekly revenue at $11.7K in early November. Downloads remained consistent, closing the quarter at 166.
SkyAlert: Alerta Sísmica had a varied revenue trend, with a high of $29.6K in mid-October and ending the quarter at about $10K. Downloads surged dramatically to over 38K in the final week. Active users showed a substantial increase, particularly in December, reaching 218.9K.
The Economist - News, Podcasts showed a steady revenue increase, peaking at $7.2K in early December. Downloads were relatively stable, ending the quarter at 502. Active users grew slightly throughout the quarter, finishing at 2.1K.
These insights reflect the dynamic nature of the news app market in Mexico. For more detailed analysis, visit Sensor Tower's platform.
