Not the Bee

Name: Not the Bee
Rating: 4.635714 (1487 reviews)
Author: The Babylon Bee, LLC

By: The Babylon Bee, LLC App

What a time to be alive

Overview

Google Play Store

Downloads

14,174 ▲ 123

Data as of 2026-07-26

Rating:

4.64 ▲ 0.05

(1,487)

Version:

2.5.4

Last updated: 2026-07-24

Ranking

#484,126 ▼ 78

Overall

Features & Capabilities

Not the Bee is a humor-driven news, entertainment, and opinion Chrome extension that brings you the most hilarious takes on today's wildest news stories. Combining sharp wit with engaging content, this app lets you browse, share, and bookmark your favorite articles effortlessly.

Customize your preferences and sync them across devices for a seamless experience. By logging in, you gain access to exclusive members-only features, including a fully functional social network to connect with like-minded readers. With more exciting features in development, Not the Bee ensures your newsfeed is both entertaining and uniquely personalized. What a time to be alive!

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Entertainment Social Media News & Magazines

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Downloads:

Rating:

Version:

2.5.4 Last updated: 2026-07-24

Version code:

20504

Creation date:

2021-03-29

Publisher country:

Permissions:

android.permission.CAMERA Very high risk
android.permission.READ_MEDIA_AUDIO High risk
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE Low risk
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC Low risk
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK Low risk
android.permission.INTERNET Low risk
android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS Low risk
android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED Low risk
android.permission.WAKE_LOCK Low risk
com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE Low risk

Size:

22.65MB

Email:

su*****@notthebee.com

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-07-26

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 484,126 ▼ 78

Other platforms

Not the Bee (v2.21)

4.90

(7,413)

For Developers

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Developed by:

The Babylon Bee, LLC

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.babylonbee.notthebee

Email:

su*****@notthebee.com

Website:

https://notthebee.com

User Reviews

Users appreciate Not the Bee for its humorous, relevant news and engaging community. However, many reviews highlight slow app performance, frequent login requirements, and difficulty loading articles. Intrusive advertisements and a confusing user interface also detract from the experience. Despite these issues, the app's unique content and ease of navigation receive positive remarks, especially from users with ADHD.

Pros

Delivers relevant news with humor, making depressing news more tolerable.
Content is unique and often ahead of major news outlets.
Easy to navigate, especially appreciated by users with ADHD.
Active and welcoming community with staff interaction.
Includes a functional background podcast player as a notable feature.

Cons

App loads content and articles very slowly compared to the website or other apps.
Frequent app crashes and blank white screens upon login or article opening.
Users often have to log in every time; app lacks persistent login functionality.
Ads are intrusive and sometimes cause issues like resizing and losing reading position.
Confusing UI elements and difficult in-app subscription or account management.

Recent reviews

Not the Bee is a great source for relevant news all delivered with a sense of humor that keeps the otherwise depressing news tolerable. Somehow these guys are really on top of things. I often get a new story feed from Not the Bee before it even comes through on some of the major news outlets.

Ke*****, 2024-01-17

There should be a zero rating for all apps from Playstore.It signed me out now it says my email doesn't exist when I try to sign in, yet I still get emails When I go to the website it says my email is already in use and I have to start a new account?? As with all apps from playstore, totally worthless. Why do your apps only work until the first update (or downgrade)?