BBC News

Name: BBC News
Rating: 4.4 (237441 reviews)
Author: British Broadcasting Corporation

By: British Broadcasting Corporation

Stay informed with the latest news you can trust, from the UK & around the world

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Features & Capabilities

The official BBC News Chrome extension offers reliable and up-to-the-minute news updates from the UK and global network of journalists. Stay informed with breaking news, detailed analysis, and live reporting tailored to your interests. Customize your experience by following topics such as UK News, Health, Lifestyle, Business, Technology, and more through the My News feature. Receive instant alerts for top stories and access local news and weather updates by linking your UK postcode. With seamless live news streams and comprehensive coverage, BBC News ensures you stay connected with trusted journalism wherever you are.

This extension respects your privacy and offers options to manage notifications and data usage. It utilizes secure data practices aligned with the BBC's privacy policies, providing a trustworthy and user-centric news experience. Whether you seek national headlines, in-depth features, or global events, the BBC News app delivers authoritative content directly to your browser.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App News & Magazines

By:

British Broadcasting Corporation

Downloads:

14,637,905 1.52K

Rating:

4.40

(237,441) 326 new ratings

Version:

0 Last updated: 2026-06-01

Publisher country:

Email:

ne*****@mediaapptech.com

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-12

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 9,836 ▲ 83

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Contact the developer

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Developed by:

British Broadcasting Corporation

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=bbc.mobile.news.uk

Email:

ne*****@mediaapptech.com

Website:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/help-30119608

User Reviews

Reviewers largely view BBC News for Android as trustworthy and readable, with some noting its objective tone. However, multiple reviews flag bias and unbalanced coverage, occasional delays or inaccuracies, and repetitive visuals. Technical problems recur, including crashes, black screens, video playback issues, and login hiccups. A minority raise privacy/funding concerns. Overall, the app is valued for clarity and trust, but reliability and balance in coverage are common drawbacks.

Pros

Trustworthy, objective-leaning reporting
Readable, accessible presentation of international and local news
Helpful for staying up-to-date with news (up-to-the-minute coverage)
Some users find it useful for learning English

Cons

Perceived bias and unbalanced reporting, with missing important stories
Technical issues: crashes or black screens, video playback problems, and login issues
News can be late or not always accurate and can use repetitive imagery