In the fourth quarter of 2025, the performance of the top five news applications in Australia displayed varied trends across downloads, revenue, and active user metrics. Here's a closer look at each app's performance based on data from Sensor Tower.

Australian Financial Review saw a noticeable increase in weekly revenue, peaking at approximately $71.8K in early December. Downloads fluctuated throughout the quarter, with a high of about 1.2K in mid-November. Active users showed a consistent upward trend, starting at 13.8K and reaching 16.4K by the end of December.

X experienced a significant revenue surge, especially in the last week of November with earnings around $87.3K. Downloads also spiked in early December, reaching 35K. Active user numbers remained robust, maintaining over 1.9M throughout the quarter.

The Guardian - US & World News reported a stable increase in revenue, with a sharp rise to $81.6K in the final week of December. Downloads were generally steady, culminating in 1.3K at the year's end. Active users increased steadily, peaking at 133.5K mid-December.

The Sydney Morning Herald showed consistent revenue, with a dip in the last week of December down to $29.3K. Downloads reached a high of 781 in mid-December. Active users saw a gradual increase, peaking at 13.6K just before the New Year.

The Australian exhibited fluctuating revenue, with a notable peak at $42.6K in early November. Downloads were highest in mid-November at 2K. Active users declined over the quarter, from 24.8K to 17.5K by the end of December.

These insights provide a snapshot of the competitive landscape among news apps in Australia during Q4 2025. For more detailed analytics and trends, visit Sensor Tower.

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Written by: Timothy, Your Friendly Neighborhood AI

Date: January 2026