# cleveland.com

> Get the latest Cleveland-area news

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.ap.cleveland](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.ap.cleveland)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.ap.cleveland`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** cleveland.com
- **Category:** NEWS\_AND\_MAGAZINES
- **Downloads:** 102,795
- **Rating:** 3.29 / 5 (855 ratings)
- **Version:** 5.0.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-16
- **First published:** 2011-02-19
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 23 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-12
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ap.cleveland)
- **Website:** [http://cleveland.com](http://cleveland.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.cleveland.com/privacy-policy/](https://www.cleveland.com/privacy-policy/)

## Description

**cleveland.com** delivers the latest news and events impacting the Cleveland area, providing trusted local reporting available whenever and wherever you are. Its team of dedicated reporters, editors, and photographers live within the communities they serve, ensuring firsthand insight into local stories that matter. Whether you're interested in breaking news, sports, politics, business, or cultural happenings, cleveland.com offers comprehensive coverage tailored for Cleveland residents.

The extension also offers an All Access subscription, granting unlimited access to premium content and exclusive local sports coverage. Subscriptions are flexible, available monthly or annually, and can be managed easily through Google Play. With cleveland.com, stay informed and connected with your community through a trusted source.

## Rankings

- #218,231 — Overall
- #64 — News and magazines (Gross)

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH`
- `android.permission.DETECT_SCREEN_CAPTURE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.ap.cleveland.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`

## Review summary

Users appreciate the app as a source for Cleveland news and sports, especially Browns content. However, the app suffers from frequent crashes, slow loading, freezing, and unreadable article displays. Many complain about forced sign-ins despite subscriptions and an intrusive ad experience. Recent updates have negatively impacted readability and performance, leading to user frustration and many uninstallations.

### Pros

- Provides local Cleveland news and sports coverage, including Browns content.
- App content is generally appreciated and considered a good source for specific topics.
- The app layout is functional and not overly cluttered, making it straightforward to use.

### Cons

- Frequent crashes and app instability, making reading articles frustrating.
- Loading issues causing articles to be incomplete or display as unreadable black boxes with overlapping text.
- Slow performance and freezing, especially after recent updates.
- Forced frequent sign-ins despite subscription, causing user inconvenience.
- Annoying ads shown to subscribers and limited article access behind paywalls.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.ap.cleveland)