Top 5 News Apps Performance in Netherlands Q4 2025

In the fourth quarter of 2025, the performance of the top news applications on the unified platform in the Netherlands showcased varying trends in downloads, revenue, and active users. This analysis is based on data from Sensor Tower.

X from X Corp. saw its weekly revenue peak at around $44.4K in early December, following a notable increase from late November. The app's downloads fluctuated, with a high of 18.4K in late October, while weekly active users remained relatively stable, hovering around 1.1M throughout the quarter.

NOS, developed by Nederlandse Omroep Stichting, experienced a significant peak in downloads in late October at 18.3K. Its active user base was robust, reaching over 2.2M by the end of December, indicating strong engagement without any revenue data available.

Reddit maintained a steady revenue stream, peaking at $901 in the last week of December. Weekly downloads were stable, averaging around 5.4K, while active users showed minor fluctuations, ending the quarter with approximately 511K.

Substack reported a sharp increase in revenue towards the end of December, reaching $271, and downloads peaked at 3.7K in the last week. Active users saw a significant rise, ending the quarter at approximately 80K.

de Volkskrant - Nieuws from DPG Media Services observed consistent revenue throughout the quarter, with a peak of $7.8K in late November. Downloads spiked significantly in mid-October to 15.4K, while active users steadily increased, closing the quarter at 166K.

For a deeper dive into these insights, visit Sensor Tower's platform for more detailed analytics.