Top 5 News Apps in the UK: Q4 2025 Performance Overview

In the fourth quarter of 2025, the top news applications in the United Kingdom exhibited notable trends in downloads, revenue, and active users. Here's a closer look at each app's performance, based on data from Sensor Tower.

The Guardian - US & World News saw a fluctuating yet impressive revenue stream, peaking at approximately $440K in the last week of December. Weekly downloads varied, reaching a high of around 3.9K in mid-December, while active user numbers remained robust, averaging over 600K throughout the quarter.

X maintained a strong presence with revenue reaching up to $256K in early December. Downloads demonstrated a peak of 77.8K in the final week, and active users consistently hovered around 8.5M, indicating a stable user base.

The Times: UK & World News experienced a steady increase in revenue, with a notable peak of $153K in late November. Downloads spiked to 13.5K in early December, and active users saw a gradual increase, reaching over 300K by the end of the quarter.

The Telegraph: UK & World News showed consistent revenue, peaking at $108K in late November. Weekly downloads varied slightly, with a high of 3.6K in early December, while active users increased to nearly 387K by the end of December.

Financial Times: Business News exhibited a decline in downloads, with numbers dropping from 4.8K at the start of the quarter to around 2.4K by mid-December. Revenue peaked at $94K in early October, while active users showed a gradual decline to approximately 230K by the quarter's end.

These insights reflect the dynamic nature of the news app market in the UK. For more detailed analytics, visit Sensor Tower.