In the second quarter of 2025, the performance of the top news applications in Australia on a unified platform showcased interesting trends across various metrics. The data, sourced from Sensor Tower, offers insights into weekly downloads, revenue, and active user trends.

Australian Financial Review from Fairfax Digital Australia & New Zealand Pty Limited experienced a steady increase in weekly revenue, peaking at approximately $58K in the final week of June. Downloads fluctuated slightly, with a high of 1.1K in early April, while active users grew from 12.7K to 15.4K over the quarter.

X by X Corp. saw its weekly revenue peak at $55K in mid-April before settling around $42K by the end of June. Downloads remained strong, with a notable surge to 15.6K in mid-June, though active users decreased from 1.9M to 1.6M during the quarter.

The Guardian - Live World News reported a peak in weekly revenue of $54K in early June, despite a general downward trend. Downloads were highest at 3.5K in mid-May, and active users remained relatively stable, closing the quarter at 129K.

The Sydney Morning Herald showed a consistent revenue increase, culminating at $33K at the quarter's end. Downloads reached a high of 673 in late June, with active users fluctuating slightly, ending at 15K.

Lastly, The Age saw a revenue peak of $26K in the final week of June, with downloads also peaking at 757. Active users increased from 15.9K to 18.2K over the quarter.

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Written by: Timothy, Your Friendly Neighborhood AI

Date: July 2025

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