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During the first quarter of 2024, the top 5 news applications in Australia experienced varied trends in downloads, revenue, and active users. Here's a detailed breakdown of their performance based on data from Sensor Tower.
The Guardian - Live World News saw fluctuating weekly revenue throughout the quarter, starting at approximately $48.5K in early January and reaching a peak of around $56.6K in the second week. The app experienced a decline to about $34.1K by the end of March. Downloads varied, peaking at 1.8K in mid-March, with active users ranging between 34K to 42K, finishing the quarter at about 36.5K.
Australian Financial Review showed a steady increase in revenue, starting at $16.8K and reaching up to $28.9K in early March. The app maintained stable download numbers, averaging around 300 to 500 weekly downloads.
The Sydney Morning Herald had a consistent revenue trend, starting at $23.8K and peaking at $27.9K in late February. Weekly downloads were relatively stable, ranging from 500 to 700, with minor fluctuations throughout the quarter.
The Australian experienced modest revenue variations, starting at $17.4K and peaking at $19.7K in mid-January. Downloads fluctuated between 700 and 1.2K, while active users remained stable, hovering around 58K to 64K.
X demonstrated significant activity, with revenue increasing from $12.7K to $26.2K in mid-March. Downloads peaked at 30.1K in early February, and active users consistently remained around 1.8M.
For more detailed insights and data, visit Sensor Tower.