Top 5 News and Magazines Apps on Android in Australia: Q3 2024

In the third quarter of 2024, the News and Magazines category on Android in Australia saw varied performance across its top applications, as recorded by Sensor Tower. Here's an overview of the download and usage trends for the leading apps in this segment.

TasALERT by the Department of Premier & Cabinet Tasmania experienced a dramatic spike in weekly downloads, peaking at over 38K in the last week of August. However, this was followed by a sharp decline, with downloads dropping to just a few hundred by the end of September.

7NEWS from Seven West Media maintained a steady download pace throughout the quarter, starting at 5.8K in early July and tapering off to around 1.9K by the end of September.

Australia Breaking News from Safe Apps Inc saw fluctuations in both downloads and active users. Downloads peaked at nearly 3K in mid-September, while weekly active users ranged from around 17K to over 28K, showcasing a dynamic user engagement pattern.

ABC NEWS by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation exhibited stable downloads, hovering around 1K per week. The app maintained a strong user base, with weekly active users consistently above 80K throughout the quarter.

Podcast Player from Castbox.FM demonstrated consistent revenue, averaging around $250 weekly. Downloads showed a slight decline over the quarter, while the number of active users remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 800 and 900.

These insights highlight the diverse download and user engagement trends across the leading News and Magazines apps on Android in Australia during Q3 2024. For more detailed analytics and insights, please visit Sensor Tower.