FT Digital Edition Downloads & RevenueFT Digital Edition · App Store & Google Play
FT Digital Edition gets 500+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, November 2026, rounded down to a band).
FT Digital Edition by Financial Times Ltd. is on App Store and Google Play. Active Users (MAU & DAU), Downloads, rankings, keywords, revenue, and rating totals.
Full timeline · 24 events
- 📈FT Digital Edition entered the top 100iOSTop Grossing · News · SA
- 📈FT Digital Edition charting in a new countryiOSSaudi Arabia
- 🔎FT Digital Edition reached Top 10 for “digital”Android#10 in Mexico search · popularity 27
- 🔎FT Digital Edition reached Top 10 for “digital”iOS#10 in Spain search · popularity 28
- 🔎FT Digital Edition reached Top 10 for “digital”Android#10 in Turkey search · popularity 23
- 📈FT Digital Edition entered the top 100iOSTop Free · News · KR
- 📊FT Digital Edition passed 100k monthly usersiOSour estimate
- 📊FT Digital Edition passed 100k monthly usersAndroidour estimate
- 📈FT Digital Edition entered the top 100iOSTop Grossing · News · FR
- 📈FT Digital Edition charting in a new countryiOSFrance
- 📈FT Digital Edition entered the top 10iOSTop Grossing · News · RU
- 📈FT Digital Edition entered the top 100iOSTop Grossing · News · DE
- 📈FT Digital Edition charting in a new countryiOSGermany
- 📈FT Digital Edition entered the top 100iOSTop Free · News · AE
- 📈FT Digital Edition entered the top 100iOSTop Grossing · News · BR
- 📈FT Digital Edition charting in a new countryiOSBrazil
- 🆕FT Digital Edition first spotted by AppInsiderAndroidUnited Kingdom
- 📈FT Digital Edition entered the top 100 in 2 chartsiOSTop Grossing · News · AE · Top Grossing · News · IT
- 📈FT Digital Edition charting in a new country in 3 chartsiOSUnited Arab Emirates · Italy · Russia
- 🆕FT Digital Edition first spotted by AppInsideriOS#70 in Top Grossing · News · Japan
- 📦FT Digital Edition version 8.3iOSVarious small bug fixes.
- 🆕FT Digital Edition released on the App StoreiOS
- 🆕FT Digital Edition released on Google PlayAndroid
Collected from the stores by AppInsider since we first spotted the app. Dates are when we saw each change.
News GrossingFT Digital Edition at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data, 2026-10-15. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
A digital replica of the Financial Times newspaper offering global print editions, exclusive magazine content, and AI-driven reading features for subscribers seeking traditional layout journalism with modern search and translation tools. The app is currently ranking #2 in News Grossing in Russia and maintaining top-50 positions across diverse markets including South Korea, Indonesia, India, Japan, and the UK, indicating strong monetization performance relative to its free chart position in Great Britain.
Similar apps: The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Le Monde
App Store
App details
Google Play
App details
FT Digital Edition downloads & installs
Both stores, worldwide. Bands are open; exact numbers are free with an account.
| Store | Downloads / day | Lifetime installs |
|---|---|---|
| App Store | 500+ | 500k+ |
| Google Play | 10+ | 50k+ Measured |
| Total | 500+ Confidence | 500k+ Confidence |
How this is calculated
Where FT Digital Edition's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
Retention · share of new users still active
Time spent · per daily user
How this is calculated
Business model: In-app purchase-led
How FT Digital Edition makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
Top in-app purchases · App Store US, most popular first
| 1 | FT Digital Edition Monthly subscription | |
| 2 | FT Digital Edition subscription |
Where it ranks now
Both stores, across every country we track.
| Store | Best rank | Charting in | US Top Free | US Top Grossing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| App Store | #33 News Grossing | 8 of 30 countries | – | – |
| Google Play | – | 0 of 23 countries | – | – |
Full chart lists: App Store · Google Play.
Review momentum
ⓘ How we measure thisGrowing fastest in 
United Kingdom ▲ +65%
New ratings by country (9)
| Country | New ratings a week | Share | Last 2 weeks vs the 2 before |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 26 | 64% | ▲ +65% |
 Australia | 2.5 | 6% | ▲ +100% |
| Japan | 2.5 | 6% | ▲ +200% |
 Canada | 2.2 | 5% | ▲ +20% |
 Germany | 2.2 | 5% | ▲ ×10 |
 India | 1.8 | 4% | – |
 France | 1.2 | 3% | – |
 Italy | 1.2 | 3% | – |
 United Arab Emirates | 1 | 2% | – |
App Store ratings in the countries we track, 4-week average.
Review momentum (0-100) blends how fast the app collects ratings compared with other apps in its category (60%), whether that pace is speeding up (25%) and what recent raters give it (15%; recent stars well below lifetime pull it down). Ratings counts are read daily. A jump usually means a launch, a feature, ads or a new review prompt.
Ratings
Both stores. Store data, measured.
| Store | Rating | Ratings |
|---|---|---|
| App Store | 4.7 ★ | 2.8k |
| Google Play | 4.0 ★ | 136 12 written reviews |
| Both stores | 4.7 ★ weighted by ratings | 2.9k |
What users say about FT Digital Edition
From the 28 most recent App Store reviews in the US.
Users are sharply divided between praising the app's visual fidelity to the print edition and condemning severe technical failures like login loops and subscription errors. While content quality is highly regarded by satisfied users, many others report that basic functionality issues render the paid service unusable.
Mixed but leaning positive (57% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for its features and content, and its design. The main complaints are about price and subscriptions, and crashes and bugs. Recent reviews are more positive than earlier ones.
What people like
- Features & content: “And silly me, I was waiting for new features but the ATT had to go”
- Design: “Many other apps seem to lag when I flip through the pages or just don’t have such a streamlined interface”
Common complaints
- Price & subscription: “Paid subscription and cannot access”
- Crashes & bugs: “This app is so buggy that it’s functionally impossible to log in”
- Login & account: “Unable to access my account”
- Features & content: “The content and quality of the writing is incredibly disappointing”
About FT Digital Edition
WHAT MAKES IT DIFFERENT FROM THE FT APP
• View global print editions in 3 reading modes
• Editor-curated news in a classic newspaper layout
• Exclusive digital access to FT magazines normally available only in print
• Translate articles into 30+ languages
• Previous editions of the newspaper dating back 15 years
APP FEATURES:
• Search for and save articles across editions
• Listen to articles with AI audio
• Download editions to read offline
• Set alerts to stay ahead of the day's news
• Change the font size for easier reading
EXCLUSIVE MAGAZINES INCLUDE:
• HTSI (formerly ‘How To Spend It’): The FT's weekly, multi-award winning luxury lifestyle magazine covering fashion, design, and the arts.
• FT Weekend Magazine: A supplement to the weekend edition of the Financial Times, featuring long-form journalism, investigations, photography, and international reportage.
• FT Wealth: Insights into wealth management and luxury living.
• The Art of Fashion: A special edition focusing on the intersection of art and fashion, highlighting designers and trends shaping the industry.
• Business Education: A publication offering insights into executive education, MBA programs, and leadership development.
READING MODES
• Headline view for quick browsing
• Article view optimised for reading
• Replica view to enjoy the full newspaper layout
IS FT DIGITAL EDITION FOR YOU?
Whether you're navigating global markets, exploring culture, or seeking fresh perspectives, the FT Digital Edition delivers expert, independent journalism you can trust.
From Wall Street to Hong Kong, from New York to London, FT covers not just markets and finance, but also politics, technology, climate policy, and industry-leading social research. Unpack the impact of elections, track economic shifts, follow business trends and explore cultural movements with FT’s analysis and expertise.
With reporting from over 50 countries, translation available in 30+ languages, thought-provoking essays, and exclusive magazine content—including HTSI, FT Weekend Magazine, and FT Wealth—the FT Digital Edition is for those who think critically about the world. Whether you're planning your next trip to a cultural capital, deepening your understanding of global finance, or seeking fresh literary and lifestyle insights, stay engaged, informed, and inspired with FT.
FINANCIAL TIMES ADVANTAGE:
• Accurate, independent, and insightful journalism since 1888.
• Unbiased reporting: expert commentary and analysis on world business, politics, economics, finance, companies and more
• Explore the arts, real estate, fashion, food, books, technology and more with a unique FT voice
WHAT DOES IT COST?
The FT Digital Edition offers comprehensive coverage and great value. Monthly pricing starts from £16.99 / $12.99 / €16.99, with discounts available for longer terms at https://w
FT Digital Edition App Store
FT Digital Edition gets 500+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, November 2026, rounded down to a band).
FT Digital Edition is #33 in News Grossing in Japan and charting in 8 of 30 countries we track.
Updated 8 Nov 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
24 Sep 2026 News GrossingFT Digital Edition at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data, 2026-10-15. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
A digital replica of the Financial Times newspaper offering global print editions, exclusive magazine content, and AI-driven reading features for subscribers seeking traditional layout journalism with modern search and translation tools. The app is currently ranking #2 in News Grossing in Russia and maintaining top-50 positions across diverse markets including South Korea, Indonesia, India, Japan, and the UK, indicating strong monetization performance relative to its free chart position in Great Britain.
Similar apps: The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Le Monde
FT Digital Edition on the App Store
App details
FT Digital Edition downloads
Worldwide, per day, and installs to date. The band is open; the exact number is free with an account.
How this is calculated
Where FT Digital Edition's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
Retention · share of new users still active
Time spent · per daily user
How this is calculated
Business model: In-app purchase-led
How FT Digital Edition makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
Top in-app purchases · App Store US, most popular first
| 1 | FT Digital Edition Monthly subscription | |
| 2 | FT Digital Edition subscription |
Where it ranks now
Every top chart it appears in across 30 countries.
| Country | Charts | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | NewsGrossing | #33 |
| United Kingdom | NewsGrossing | #36 |
| United Kingdom | NewsFree | #46 |
| India | NewsGrossing | #34 |
 Russia | NewsGrossing | #47 |
 South Korea | NewsGrossing | #95 |
| Australia | NewsGrossing | #73 |
 Saudi Arabia | NewsGrossing | #76 |
| South Korea | NewsFree | #180 |
| Australia | NewsFree | #176 |
| United Arab Emirates | NewsGrossing | #94 |
Apps near FT Digital Edition on the chart
News Grossing, around #33.
Ratings
App Store, worldwide.
Review momentum
ⓘ How we measure thisGrowing fastest in United Kingdom ▲ +65%
New ratings by country (9)
| Country | New ratings a week | Share | Last 2 weeks vs the 2 before |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 26 | 64% | ▲ +65% |
| Australia | 2.5 | 6% | ▲ +100% |
| Japan | 2.5 | 6% | ▲ +200% |
| Canada | 2.2 | 5% | ▲ +20% |
| Germany | 2.2 | 5% | ▲ ×10 |
| India | 1.8 | 4% | – |
| France | 1.2 | 3% | – |
| Italy | 1.2 | 3% | – |
| United Arab Emirates | 1 | 2% | – |
App Store ratings in the countries we track, 4-week average.
Review momentum (0-100) blends how fast the app collects ratings compared with other apps in its category (60%), whether that pace is speeding up (25%) and what recent raters give it (15%; recent stars well below lifetime pull it down). Ratings counts are read daily. A jump usually means a launch, a feature, ads or a new review prompt.
What users say about FT Digital Edition
From the 28 most recent App Store reviews in the US.
Users are sharply divided between praising the app's visual fidelity to the print edition and condemning severe technical failures like login loops and subscription errors. While content quality is highly regarded by satisfied users, many others report that basic functionality issues render the paid service unusable.
Mixed but leaning positive (57% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for its features and content, and its design. The main complaints are about price and subscriptions, and crashes and bugs. Recent reviews are more positive than earlier ones.
What people like
- Features & content: “And silly me, I was waiting for new features but the ATT had to go”
- Design: “Many other apps seem to lag when I flip through the pages or just don’t have such a streamlined interface”
Common complaints
- Price & subscription: “Paid subscription and cannot access”
- Crashes & bugs: “This app is so buggy that it’s functionally impossible to log in”
- Login & account: “Unable to access my account”
- Features & content: “The content and quality of the writing is incredibly disappointing”
About FT Digital Edition
WHAT MAKES IT DIFFERENT FROM THE FT APP
• View global print editions in 3 reading modes
• Editor-curated news in a classic newspaper layout
• Exclusive digital access to FT magazines normally available only in print
• Translate articles into 30+ languages
• Previous editions of the newspaper dating back 15 years
APP FEATURES:
• Search for and save articles across editions
• Listen to articles with AI audio
• Download editions to read offline
• Set alerts to stay ahead of the day's news
• Change the font size for easier reading
EXCLUSIVE MAGAZINES INCLUDE:
• HTSI (formerly ‘How To Spend It’): The FT's weekly, multi-award winning luxury lifestyle magazine covering fashion, design, and the arts.
• FT Weekend Magazine: A supplement to the weekend edition of the Financial Times, featuring long-form journalism, investigations, photography, and international reportage.
• FT Wealth: Insights into wealth management and luxury living.
• The Art of Fashion: A special edition focusing on the intersection of art and fashion, highlighting designers and trends shaping the industry.
• Business Education: A publication offering insights into executive education, MBA programs, and leadership development.
READING MODES
• Headline view for quick browsing
• Article view optimised for reading
• Replica view to enjoy the full newspaper layout
IS FT DIGITAL EDITION FOR YOU?
Whether you're navigating global markets, exploring culture, or seeking fresh perspectives, the FT Digital Edition delivers expert, independent journalism you can trust.
From Wall Street to Hong Kong, from New York to London, FT covers not just markets and finance, but also politics, technology, climate policy, and industry-leading social research. Unpack the impact of elections, track economic shifts, follow business trends and explore cultural movements with FT’s analysis and expertise.
With reporting from over 50 countries, translation available in 30+ languages, thought-provoking essays, and exclusive magazine content—including HTSI, FT Weekend Magazine, and FT Wealth—the FT Digital Edition is for those who think critically about the world. Whether you're planning your next trip to a cultural capital, deepening your understanding of global finance, or seeking fresh literary and lifestyle insights, stay engaged, informed, and inspired with FT.
FINANCIAL TIMES ADVANTAGE:
• Accurate, independent, and insightful journalism since 1888.
• Unbiased reporting: expert commentary and analysis on world business, politics, economics, finance, companies and more
• Explore the arts, real estate, fashion, food, books, technology and more with a unique FT voice
WHAT DOES IT COST?
The FT Digital Edition offers comprehensive coverage and great value. Monthly pricing starts from £16.99 / $12.99 / €16.99, with discounts available for longer terms at https://w
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FT Digital Edition Android
FT Digital Edition gets 500+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, November 2026, rounded down to a band).
Not in a tracked Google Play top chart right now.
Updated 8 Nov 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
FT Digital Edition on Google Play
App details
FT Digital Edition downloads
Worldwide, per day, and installs to date. The band is open; the exact number is free with an account.
How this is calculated
Where FT Digital Edition's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
How this is calculated
Business model: In-app purchase-led
How FT Digital Edition makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
Top in-app purchases · App Store US, most popular first
| 1 | FT Digital Edition Monthly subscription | |
| 2 | FT Digital Edition subscription |
Where it ranks on Google Play
Every top 200 chart it appears in across 23 countries.
| Country | Charts | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Not in a Google Play top chart right now. | ||
Ratings
Google Play, worldwide.
Review momentum
ⓘ How we measure thisReview momentum (0-100) blends how fast the app collects ratings compared with other apps in its category (60%), whether that pace is speeding up (25%) and what recent raters give it (15%; recent stars well below lifetime pull it down). Ratings counts are read daily. A jump usually means a launch, a feature, ads or a new review prompt.
About FT Digital Edition
WHAT MAKES IT DIFFERENT FROM THE FT APP
• View global print editions editions in 3 reading modes
• Editor curated news in a classic newspaper layout
• Exclusive digital access to FT magazines normally only available in print
• Translate articles into 30+ languages
• Previous editions of the newspaper dating back 15 years
APP FEATURES:
• Listen to articles with AI audio
• Download to read offline
• Set up alerts to stay ahead of the day's news
• Change the font size for easier reading
EXCLUSIVE MAGAZINES INCLUDE:
• HTSI (Formerly ‘How To Spend It’): The FT's weekly, multi-award winning luxury lifestyle magazine covering fashion, design, and the arts.
• FT Weekend Magazine: A supplement to the weekend edition of the Financial Times, featuring long-form journalism, investigations, photography, and international reportage.
• FT Wealth: Insights into wealth management and luxury living.
• The Art of Fashion: A special edition focusing on the intersection of art and fashion, highlighting designers and trends shaping the industry.
• Business Education: A publication offering insights into executive education, MBA programs, and leadership development.
READING MODES
• Headline view for quick browsing
• Article view, optimised for reading
• Replica view to enjoy the full newspaper layout
IS FT DIGITAL EDITION FOR YOU?
Whether you're an ambitious investor navigating global markets, a culture enthusiast diving into the arts, or a curious thinker seeking fresh perspectives, the FT Digital Edition brings you insightful, independent journalism that empowers decision-making and thought leadership.
From Wall Street to Hong Kong, from New York to London, FT covers not just markets and finance, but also politics, technology, climate policy, and industry leading social research. Unpack the impact of elections, track economic shifts, follow business trends and explore cultural movements with FT’s analysis and expertise.
With reporting from over 50 countries, translation available in 30+ languages, thought-provoking essays, and exclusive magazine content—including HTSI, FT Weekend Magazine, and FT Wealth—the FT Digital Edition is for those who think critically about the world. Whether you're planning your next trip to a cultural capital, deepening your understanding of global finance, or seeking fresh literary and lifestyle insights, stay engaged, informed, and inspired with FT.
FINANCIAL TIMES ADVANTAGE:
• Accurate, independent, and insightful journalism since 1888.
• Unbiased reporting: Expert comment and analysis on world business, politics, economics, finance, companies and more
• Explore the arts, real estate, fashion, food, books, technology and more with a unique FT voice
WHAT DOES IT COST?
The FT Digital Edition is loved for its comprehensive coverage and great value. Per month prices are £15.00, $12.99, €15.99 with more currencies available. Discounts for longer ter