Top 5 News Apps Performance in Russia Q4 2025

In the fourth quarter of 2025, the top news applications in Russia showed diverse performance trends. The data, sourced from Sensor Tower, reveals insights into weekly downloads, revenue, and active user numbers across a unified platform.

X from X Corp. demonstrated a fluctuating weekly revenue, peaking at approximately $239 in late October. Weekly downloads saw significant growth towards the end of the quarter, reaching around 26.7K in the last week of December. Active users remained strong, with numbers increasing from 1.5M to 1.8M by year-end.

Садовод – агрегатор showed a notable spike in downloads in December, peaking at about 23.6K in the final week. The app's active user base also saw an upward trend, climbing from 86.2K to 125.9K over the quarter.

Дзен — видео, ролики, статьи maintained strong download numbers throughout the quarter, with a peak of 25.1K in mid-October. Its active users hovered around the 2.5M mark, showcasing consistent engagement.

Reddit experienced a steady increase in downloads, peaking at 13.4K in the last week of December. Active users consistently grew from 551K to 618K, indicating a healthy user base.

Despite modest download numbers, Paper Paper saw a slight increase towards the end of the quarter, with a peak of 1.7K downloads in the last week of December.

For more detailed insights, visit Sensor Tower's platform to explore these trends further.