Top 5 News Apps Performance in Netherlands Q4 2025

In the fourth quarter of 2025, the top news applications in the Netherlands displayed varied performance trends across weekly downloads, revenue, and active users. Data sourced from Sensor Tower provides insights into these trends.

X from X Corp. showed notable fluctuations in weekly revenue, starting at around $22.7K and peaking at $44.4K in early December. Downloads saw a decline towards the end of the quarter, with numbers dropping from 18.4K in late October to 14.2K in the final week. Active users remained relatively stable, closing the quarter at approximately 1.17M.

AD - Nieuws, Sport & Regio, published by DPG Media Services, maintained a consistent weekly revenue that hovered around $12K to $14.5K. Downloads were modest, with a peak of 4.1K in mid-October and ending the quarter at 1.4K. Active users increased steadily, reaching 385.4K by the end of December.

de Volkskrant - Nieuws experienced a dip in revenue towards the end of the quarter, from $7.8K in November to $4.7K in late December. Downloads saw a significant spike to 15.4K in mid-October but stabilized around 1K towards the quarter's end. Active users increased from 137.1K to 166.5K over the quarter.

NYTimes: US and Global News had a fluctuating revenue pattern, starting at $6K and peaking at $8.1K in late December. Weekly downloads remained relatively low, with a slight increase to 729 by the end of the quarter. Active users grew from 49.9K to 56.3K.

The Guardian - US & World News saw a gradual increase in revenue, reaching $13.9K by the last week of December. Download numbers were stable, with a slight increase towards the end of the quarter. Active users grew steadily, closing the quarter at 10.4K.

For more detailed insights and data, visit Sensor Tower's platform, where these trends are further explored.