# Blinkist: Book Summaries Daily

> Listen, read and learn something every day

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.blinkslabs.blinkist.android](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.blinkslabs.blinkist.android)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.blinkslabs.blinkist.android`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Blinks Labs GmbH
- **Category:** EDUCATION
- **Downloads:** 22,066,346
- **Rating:** 4.61 / 5 (176,559 ratings)
- **Version:** 10.10.7
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-08
- **First published:** 2014-08-29
- **Publisher country:** DE
- **Size:** 39 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.blinkslabs.blinkist.android)
- **Website:** [https://www.blinkist.com/](https://www.blinkist.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.blinkist.com/en/privacy/#privacy](https://www.blinkist.com/en/privacy/#privacy)

## Description

**Blinkist: Book Summaries Daily** is a powerful Chrome extension designed for busy learners who want to absorb key insights from thousands of bestselling books and top podcasts in just 15 minutes. With over 7,500 nonfiction and fiction summaries available in both text and audio formats, Blinkist makes it easy to read or listen anytime, anywhere—whether commuting, exercising, or multitasking.

Explore personalized learning paths tailored to your goals, including self-improvement, business, and science. Enhanced features like Blinkist AI summarize articles, PDFs, and videos instantly, while expert-led audio guides dive deeper into trending topics such as leadership and mindfulness. Additional perks include offline reading, send-to-Kindle functionality, and daily inspiration with bite-sized wisdom. Backed by millions of users and glowing media reviews, Blinkist transforms fast learning into an enjoyable, convenient habit.

## Rankings

- #6,972 — Overall
- #32 — Education (Gross)
- #43 — Education (Free)
- #3 — summary
- #12 — summarization

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_CUSTOM_AUDIENCE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.blinkslabs.blinkist.android.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

Blinkist is highly praised for fast, 15-minute book summaries that are informative and easy to listen to, helping users learn daily and with self-improvement. Many reviewers value the breadth of topics and the quick learning format. However, several users report paywall barriers, difficulties canceling subscriptions, high pricing, intrusive ads, and occasional app or device issues after updates. Overall, it remains popular for concise knowledge, but friction points around pricing, cancellation, and bugs detract for some.

### Pros

- Concise, ~15-minute book summaries
- Useful for daily, quick learning and knowledge gain
- Informative and insightful content
- Easy to listen to and understand
- Broad range of topics and regular updates

### Cons

- Content locked behind a paid subscription (paywall)
- Cancellation is difficult or unresponsive support
- Pricing is expensive / perceived high cost
- Intrusive ads or popups
- Occasional app/device issues, especially after updates or on certain devices

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.blinkslabs.blinkist.android)