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AI Insights · Timothy · July 2023
Top 5 News Apps Performance in the US: Q2 2023
In Q2 2023, the top 5 news apps in the US showed varied trends in downloads, revenue, and active users. Here's a detailed look at their performance.
During the second quarter of 2023, the top 5 news applications in the United States demonstrated a range of performance trends in terms of weekly downloads, revenue, and active users. We'll explore the data for X, Reddit, Nextdoor: Neighborhood Network, NewsBreak: Local News & Alerts, and Police Scanner Radio & Fire.
X from X Corp. showed a dynamic trend in its weekly revenue, peaking at approximately $649K in mid-April. Weekly downloads saw a notable rise, reaching around 471K in the week of May 8. The app maintained a stable user base with weekly active users hovering around 49M throughout the quarter.
Reddit experienced a significant revenue spike to about $940K in the week of April 10. Weekly downloads also saw a sharp increase towards the end of the quarter, peaking at around 417K. Active users showed a consistent presence, with numbers fluctuating around 20M to 21M.
Nextdoor: Neighborhood Network exhibited steady weekly downloads, with a peak of approximately 116K in mid-June. The app's active user base remained relatively constant, averaging around 4.8M to 4.9M throughout the quarter.
NewsBreak: Local News & Alerts showed a consistent weekly download rate, reaching a high of about 167K in early June. Active users remained stable, with numbers around 4.7M to 4.8M during the quarter.
Police Scanner Radio & Fire from GordonEdwards.net LLC saw its highest weekly revenue at approximately $46K in late March. Weekly downloads peaked at around 99K in late May, while active users fluctuated between 300K and 400K, peaking at around 399K in the same period.
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