Top 5 News Apps Performance in Sweden Q4 2025

In the fourth quarter of 2025, the top news applications in Sweden displayed varied performance in terms of downloads, revenue, and active user engagement.

Aftonbladet Nyheter saw its weekly revenue fluctuate, peaking at approximately $38.3K in late November. Downloads showed a mid-quarter rise, reaching about 1.9K in the same period. Active users remained relatively stable, with a slight decrease from 194.9K to 181.2K by the end of December.

Expressen Nyheter experienced consistent weekly revenue, with a high of around $27.2K in mid-October. Downloads peaked at 2.6K in the last week of December, while active users showed a downward trend, ending the quarter at 100.8K.

X maintained a steady download rate, with a notable increase to 5.6K in the final week. Revenue rose significantly in late November, reaching $22.8K. Active users experienced a growth trend, peaking at over 509K in late December.

NYTimes: US and Global News showed a significant spike in early November downloads at 9.2K. Revenue peaked at $6.1K in the week before Christmas, while active users remained steady, hovering around 10K throughout the quarter.

The Economist - News, Podcasts witnessed a gradual increase in revenue, peaking at $6.6K in mid-November. Downloads were relatively low but consistent, with a peak of 363 in late December. Active users slightly increased to 1.3K by the end of the quarter.

These insights are based on data from Sensor Tower, where more detailed analytics are available for further exploration.