Top 5 News Apps in the US Q3 2024: Download and Revenue Trends

In the third quarter of 2024, the top news applications in the United States showed varied performance on a unified platform, with trends in downloads, revenue, and active users reflecting the dynamic nature of the digital news landscape. Let's delve into the performance of these leading apps, as reported by Sensor Tower.

X experienced a notable increase in weekly revenue, peaking at approximately $1.7M in mid-August before settling around $1.3M by the end of September. The app's weekly downloads saw a high of about 497K in early July, gradually tapering off to 350K by the quarter's end. Active users started the quarter at over 40M, with a gradual decline to 37.4M by the end of September.

The New York Times: Live News maintained a steady revenue stream, with weekly earnings hovering around $1M throughout the quarter. Downloads fluctuated, reaching a peak of approximately 35.9K in early September. Weekly active users varied slightly, starting at 1.4M and ending at 1.6M, showing a consistent user base.

The Wall Street Journal demonstrated stability in its revenue, consistently generating around $700K weekly, with minor fluctuations. Downloads peaked at 22K in late August before declining to about 8.9K by the end of September. Active users started strong at 438K, dipped mid-quarter, and rose again to over 404K by quarter's end.

Washington Post showed a consistent revenue pattern, averaging around $170K weekly. Downloads peaked at 9.8K in late July, later decreasing to 6.9K by the end of September. Active users saw a slight decline from 322K at the beginning of the quarter to 302K by the end of September.

Citizen: Local Safety Alerts experienced steady revenue growth, concluding the quarter at approximately $149K weekly. Downloads peaked at 44.3K in late August, and active users fluctuated, starting at 833K and ending at 685K by the end of September.

These insights illustrate the diverse performance of top news apps in the US, showcasing trends in user engagement and monetization strategies. For more detailed insights, visit Sensor Tower.