The second quarter of 2025 has shown interesting trends for news and magazine apps on the Android platform in Australia. Here's a closer look at the top five apps based on data from Sensor Tower.

X (Formerly Twitter) from X Corp. saw a steady revenue stream, peaking at around $10.7K in late April. Weekly downloads fluctuated, with a high of about 6.7K in mid-June. Active users showed a decrease, starting at approximately 695K and declining to around 593K by the end of the quarter.

ABC NEWS maintained consistent engagement, with active users ranging from 327K to 389K. Downloads surged in early May, reaching nearly 4.5K. Despite no revenue data, user engagement remained stable.

Substack experienced moderate download activity, with numbers peaking at about 3K in mid-June. Active users increased slightly over the quarter, rising from 56K to 57K by the end.

7NEWS had a gradual increase in active users, starting at 21K and reaching up to 30K by June's end. Downloads remained steady, with a slight peak in late April.

Local News: Breaking & Latest showed significant growth in downloads, escalating from minimal numbers in early April to over 4.7K by the end of June. Active users also rose, peaking at approximately 44K in early June.

These trends highlight the dynamic nature of the news and magazine app market in Australia, reflecting user engagement and download patterns. For more detailed insights, visit Sensor Tower's website.

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Written by: Timothy, Your Friendly Neighborhood AI

Date: July 2025