# Die Presse

> News around the clock and "the press" in the familiar newspaper layout.

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.diepresse`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** „Die Presse“ Verlags-Gesellschaft m.b.H. & Co KG
- **Category:** NEWS\_AND\_MAGAZINES
- **Downloads:** 281,843
- **Rating:** 4.14 / 5 (6,728 ratings)
- **Version:** 9.0.12
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-24
- **First published:** 2012-04-12
- **Publisher country:** AT
- **Size:** 83 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-12
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.diepresse)
- **Website:** [http://diepresse.com](http://diepresse.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.diepresse.com/5605475/die-presse-datenschutzinformation](https://www.diepresse.com/5605475/die-presse-datenschutzinformation)

## Description

Die Presse is your go-to Chrome extension for quality journalism on the go. Access constantly updated news, opinions, and in-depth magazine articles in a familiar newspaper layout. Download the daily printed edition as an ePaper the evening before, ensuring you're always up to date.

Key features include offline mode for reading without internet, customizable dark mode, push notifications for breaking news, the ability to follow your favorite authors, a watchlist for saving articles, and an integrated podcast player. Engage with content through reader comments and enjoy premium subscription options that provide full access to all content. Die Presse combines traditional newspaper trust with digital convenience.

## Rankings

- #134,461 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.diepresse.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.diepresse.permission.C2D_MESSAGE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.samsung.android.providers.context.permission.WRITE_USE_APP_FEATURE_SURVEY`

## Review summary

User feedback highlights solid content and design but is marred by stability and access issues. Many reviews praise informative journalism and a clean UI; several note it runs on older devices. However, frequent crashes, startup freezes, and update instability are common. Paywall restrictions and subscription problems—especially misrecognized status and access for non-subscribers—are a major pain. Additional frustration comes from a cluttered navigation, weak search, and intrusive ads. Overall, content quality is acknowledged, but reliability and access hurdles dominate user sentiment.

### Pros

- Informative, well-written journalism that many users find valuable.
- Clean, user-friendly design and a tidy UI compared to other newspapers.
- Stable and usable on older devices (e.g., older tablets).

### Cons

- Frequent crashes and instability, including startup/open crashes and problematic updates.
- Paywall and subscription access problems: content behind paywall, subscription not recognized, and login issues.
- UI clutter, confusing navigation and weak search; some articles won't open.
- Ads and pop-ups feel intrusive and grow over time.

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