Google News - Daily Headlines

Name: Google News - Daily Headlines
Rating: 4.0063233 (1960891 reviews)
Author: Google LLC

By: Google LLC App

Stay informed with latest world & local news personalized for your interest

Overview

Google Play Store

Downloads

4,279,416,523 ▲ 2.46M

Data as of 2026-07-31

Rating:

4.01 +265

(1,960,891)

Version:

5.162.0.940593706

Last updated: 2026-07-15

News and magazines (Free)

Features & Capabilities

Google News is a personalized news aggregator that helps you stay updated with the latest local, national, and world headlines tailored to your interests. Features like Your Briefing keep you informed with top stories throughout the day, while Local News lets you explore important news from your community or multiple locations you choose.

The Full Coverage feature provides multiple perspectives on stories by compiling news from various outlets, ensuring you get in-depth understanding. The 'Stories For You' section delivers custom news articles based on topics and sources you follow. Google News is accessible on any device, with optimized data usage for weak connections and offline reading options. Pair the mobile app with the desktop site for seamless news access anytime, anywhere.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App News & Magazines Communication

By:

Google LLC

Downloads:

4,279,416,523 2.46M

Rating:

4.01

(1,960,891) 265 new ratings

Version:

5.162.0.940593706 Last updated: 2026-07-15

Version code:

2022245360

Creation date:

2012-06-27

Publisher country:

Permissions:

android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.READ_SYNC_STATS Moderate risk
android.permission.WRITE_SYNC_SETTINGS Moderate risk
com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID Moderate risk
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE Low risk
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK Low risk
android.permission.GET_PACKAGE_SIZE Low risk
android.permission.INTERNET Low risk
android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS Low risk
android.permission.READ_SYNC_SETTINGS Low risk

Size:

23.92MB

Email:

ap*****@google.com

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-07-31

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 40

Other rankings

#16 in News and magazines (Free) ▲ 1

#1 in news keyword 30

#4 in article keyword 24 ▼ 2

#6 in google keyword 92

#11 in apps keyword 48 ▼ 1

Upgrade to see more rankings

For Developers

Monetize with App Pass Boost with Extension Booster

Contact the developer

Chrome-Stats does not own this Android app. Please use these information below to contact the Android app developer.

Developed by:

Google LLC

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.magazines

Email:

ap*****@google.com

Website:

https://news.google.com/about

User Reviews

Overall, users praise Google News for strong content quality and up-to-date coverage, along with a clean, readable layout that keeps them informed. However, multiple reviews cite heavy advertising and concerns that certain stories are being withheld or removed (including international news). Other common requests include an in-app reader view, clearer paywall indicators, and improvements to personalization. A minority report privacy concerns about installation without consent. Despite these issues, the app is considered reliable and useful, with ad load and content-control concerns tempering otherwise positive sentiment.

Pros