Top News and Magazines Apps in Russia for Q2 2025

In the second quarter of 2025, the performance of the top news and magazine apps in Russia showed varied trends. Here's a closer look at the data provided by Sensor Tower.

Дзен — новости, статьи, видео saw a fluctuating pattern in weekly downloads, starting at around 35.3K and ending the quarter at approximately 29K. Their active user base remained robust, peaking at over 3M in early April before experiencing a decline to about 2.4M by the end of June.

X (Formerly Twitter) exhibited a modest increase in weekly revenue, reaching up to $300 in early May. Downloads showed a downward trend overall, dropping from roughly 19.9K to 12.7K. Active users fluctuated slightly, maintaining a range between 1.9M and 2.2M throughout the quarter.

Breaking News: Local & Alerts had a decrease in weekly downloads initially, bottoming out at 1K in late April before rebounding to about 2.3K in June. Active users also saw a significant drop, starting from about 21K and dipping to 5.3K by quarter's end.

Google News - Daily Headlines experienced a steady download rate, with numbers hovering around 1.6K to 2.1K. Active users showed a positive trend, starting at 95.9K and ending at approximately 84.6K, demonstrating consistent engagement.

Finally, Megafon.SI had relatively stable downloads, peaking at 1.3K in early June before settling at 576 by the end of the quarter.

For more detailed insights and further analytics, visit Sensor Tower.