VG

Name: VG
Rating: 4.369565 (13826 reviews)
Author: Schibsted Norge

By: Schibsted Norge App

Keep up to date - with VG Android app is never far away from the latest news!

Overview

Google Play Store

Downloads

1,212,364 ▲ 1.31K

Data as of 2026-08-02

Rating:

4.37 +42

(13,826)

Version:

A202.0

Last updated: 2026-07-17

Ranking

#60,274 ▼ 12

Overall

Features & Capabilities

Stay informed with the VG Chrome extension! Access mobile-customized front pages and articles to keep up with the latest news. By logging in with your existing account, enjoy added features such as reading comics, receiving newsletters, saving recipes, participating in VG Debate discussions, saving favorites in the TV Guide, following sports teams on VG Live, and writing comments on articles. VG offers a comprehensive and interactive news experience, bringing you closer to the stories and content you care about.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App

By:

Schibsted Norge

Downloads:

1,212,364 1.31K

Rating:

4.37

(13,826) 42 new ratings

Version:

A202.0 Last updated: 2026-07-17

Version code:

1145347276

Creation date:

2011-05-06

Publisher country:

Permissions:

android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID Moderate risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE Low risk
android.permission.AD_SERVICES_CONFIG Low risk
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE Low risk

Size:

30.44MB

Email:

ku*****@vg.no

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-08-02

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 60,274 ▼ 12

For Developers

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Contact the developer

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Developed by:

Schibsted Norge

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.agens.android.vgsnarvei

Email:

ku*****@vg.no

Website:

http://www.vg.no/

User Reviews

Most reviewers praise VG as a strong source for Norwegian news, especially for sports, and enjoy up-to-date coverage. However, recurring problems include Chromecast/TV streaming issues, slow startup and buffering, intrusive ads and paywalled content, and concerns about content quality and bias. A few also report poor responsiveness to user submissions.

Pros

Strong Norwegian news coverage, including sports
Timely up-to-date news content
Positive overall sentiment and usefulness for Norwegian readers
App praised for delivering breaking news quickly

Cons

Chromecast/TV casting and VGTV playback problems (no TV app, missing subtitles, stability issues)
App slow to open and frequent buffering/loading, especially on Chromecast
Heavy ads and paywalls (intrusive ads, subscription adds, many Plus articles)
Perceived poor content quality and bias (propaganda, low editorial standards)
Editorial responsiveness issues (submissions ignored)