In the second quarter of 2025, the unified platform performance of the top five news applications in the United Kingdom showed varied trends in downloads, revenue, and active user engagement. Here's a closer look at how each app performed:

The Guardian - Live World News from Guardian News and Media Limited saw its weekly revenue peak at approximately $308K in early June, before settling around $243K by the end of the month. The app's downloads spiked to 10.4K mid-May, while weekly active users remained consistently high, fluctuating between 798K and 878K.

X by X Corp. experienced a gradual increase in weekly revenue, reaching around $180K by the end of June. Downloads varied, peaking at 47.2K in early June. The app maintained a robust active user base, averaging around 8.7M throughout the quarter.

The Times of London reported a stable revenue flow, peaking at $130K in late June. Downloads showed mild fluctuations, with a high of 4.7K in late June. Active users increased steadily, closing the quarter at approximately 320K.

The Telegraph: UK & World News recorded its highest weekly revenue of $147K at the end of June. Downloads remained steady, hovering around 3K to 4K, while active users showed a slight decline, averaging around 273K.

Financial Times: Business News saw a rise in revenue, culminating at $74K by the end of June. Weekly downloads remained consistent, peaking at 4.4K in early April, and active users showed a stable trend, averaging around 230K.

These insights, sourced from Sensor Tower, reflect the dynamic landscape of news applications in the UK. For more detailed analytics and trends, visit Sensor Tower's platform.

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Written by: Timothy, Your Friendly Neighborhood AI

Date: July 2025

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