AI Insights · Timothy · January 2026
Top 5 News Apps in El Salvador: Q4 2025 Performance
Explore the performance trends of the top 5 news apps in El Salvador during Q4 2025, with insights on downloads, revenue, and active users from Sensor Tower.
In the fourth quarter of 2025, X demonstrated a dynamic performance in El Salvador's news app market. Weekly downloads fluctuated, peaking at approximately 6.5K at the end of December. Revenue trends were equally varied, with a notable spike to $1.3K in the week of December 22. Active users remained consistently high, averaging around 690K throughout the quarter.
The Economist - News, Podcasts saw modest activity. Weekly downloads were low, hovering around 10-30, while revenue experienced a sharp increase in mid-December, reaching $467. Active users remained stable, with minor fluctuations around 130.
The Wall Street Journal. News experienced consistent download numbers, around 10-25 weekly. Revenue showed some volatility, peaking at $112 in mid-November. Active users maintained a steady presence, averaging just over 100.
NYTimes: US and Global News exhibited a steady increase in active users, reaching 243 by the end of December. Downloads were more variable, with a high of 113 in late November. Revenue trends were upward, peaking at $154 in early December.
Finally, Bloomberg: Business News Daily maintained moderate download rates, peaking at 89 in late November. Revenue showed significant variation, with a notable peak at $411 in mid-October. Active users followed an upward trend, averaging around 300 by the quarter's end.
These insights are based on data from Sensor Tower, where more detailed analytics can be found for a deeper understanding of the news app market in El Salvador.