Top 5 News Apps in the UK: Q2 2024 Performance Review

In the second quarter of 2024, the top five news applications in the United Kingdom demonstrated varied performance metrics across downloads, revenue, and active users. Here's a detailed look at the trends for each app, based on data from Sensor Tower.

The Guardian - Live World News saw a fairly consistent weekly revenue, peaking at around $227K in mid-April and experiencing a slight dip to approximately $176K by mid-June. Weekly downloads for the app fluctuated, reaching a high of 2.3K in late April and early May. Active users remained relatively stable, with a slight increase from 104K to 111K in early April and ending the quarter at around 107K.

The Times: UK & World News recorded steady weekly revenue throughout the quarter, peaking at approximately $132K in the final week of June. Downloads fluctuated, with notable peaks of 2.6K in early April and late June. Active user numbers were stable, hovering around the 220K to 230K mark.

X exhibited strong weekly downloads, with a significant peak of 78K in the final week of June. Revenue saw consistent performance, maintaining around $90K to $103K throughout the quarter. The app also maintained a high number of active users, averaging around 6.8M weekly.

The Telegraph: UK & World News experienced a steady increase in revenue, reaching approximately $94K by the end of June. Downloads remained consistent, with slight increases, peaking at 3.1K in the last week of June. Active users showed stability, maintaining figures around 42K to 44K.

Daily Mail Newspaper had relatively modest weekly downloads, peaking at 725 in mid-May. Weekly revenue for the app remained consistent, ranging between $22K and $26K. The app's active user base was stable, averaging around 32K to 34K weekly.

For more detailed insights and data on app performance, visit Sensor Tower.