# cleveland.com: Browns News

> The cleveland.com: Cleveland Browns News

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.cleveland.browns.android`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** cleveland.com
- **Category:** SPORTS
- **Downloads:** 16,369
- **Rating:** 3.84 / 5 (162 ratings)
- **Version:** 5.0.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-16
- **First published:** 2012-07-23
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 19 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-12
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cleveland.browns.android)
- **Website:** [http://cleveland.com/mobile-device/](http://cleveland.com/mobile-device/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.cleveland.com/privacy-policy/](https://www.cleveland.com/privacy-policy/)

## Description

The **cleveland.com: Cleveland Browns News** Chrome extension offers Browns enthusiasts exclusive and timely access to the latest news, videos, and photo slideshows directly from cleveland.com. Fans can enjoy full access to breaking news, live scores updated during games, complete season schedules, and expert commentary from trusted Browns columnists. 

In addition to news and scores, the extension integrates live Twitter updates from fans and experts to keep users engaged with real-time conversations. It also allows users to submit their own game photos, connecting directly with the newsroom. Optimized for mobile devices, this extension enhances the fan experience with rich media content including videos and on-field photos. Please note, this app is published by Advance Digital Inc. and cleveland.com and is not affiliated with the Cleveland Browns or the NFL.

## Rankings

- #468,582 — Overall

## 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.cleveland.browns.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

Users appreciate the app for delivering fast, readable Browns news and easy navigation, serving fans well including those abroad. However, many experience significant issues such as paywalls blocking most content, frequent formatting errors truncating articles, and blacked-out or unreadable text on Android devices, severely impacting usability. These frustrations have led to negative reviews, uninstalls, and calls for urgent fixes and better quality control.

### Pros

- Provides fast and readable articles.
- Great for Cleveland Browns fans to stay updated with news.
- Easy to navigate and user friendly.
- Allows access to daily Browns news.
- Well received by users even from outside the local area.

### Cons

- Frequent formatting errors causing articles to be truncated or unreadable.
- Large amount of subscriber-only content limits access to full articles.
- Black screens or blacked-out text on Android devices making articles unreadable.
- Lack of effective quality control leading to unusable app experience.
- Users express frustration due to inability to read full content and technical issues.

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