# The Guardian Editions

> Get each day’s edition of The Guardian, in one simple, elegant app.

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.guardian.editions`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Guardian News & Media Ltd
- **Category:** NEWS\_AND\_MAGAZINES
- **Downloads:** 89,967
- **Rating:** 3.46 / 5 (534 ratings)
- **Version:** 7.3.260505
- **Last updated:** 2026-05-11
- **First published:** 2019-10-16
- **Publisher country:** GB
- **Size:** 34 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-17
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.guardian.editions)
- **Website:** [http://www.theguardian.com/](http://www.theguardian.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.theguardian.com/help/privacy-policy](https://www.theguardian.com/help/privacy-policy)

## Description

Guardian Editions is the official Guardian reading experience for digital subscribers. Get each day’s UK edition by 6am (GMT), with access to Guardian Weekly, Long Read, and other periodicals in a beautifully designed mobile and tablet app.

Read offline, swipe between sections, and enjoy ad-free Guardian journalism on multiple devices. The app includes daily UK editions, Guardian Weekly, Saturday magazine, Long Read, and other publications, with updates as they become available.

## Rankings

- #232,543 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_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.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.USE_CREDENTIALS`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.guardian.editions.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Many users find the latest version of The Guardian Editions app difficult to use on phones due to navigation issues, poor formatting, duplicated text, and a print-oriented layout that doesn't translate well to small screens. Offline features like crosswords are removed or impacted. Users also report slow downloads, missing content, and persistent bugs or update problems. While some appreciate offline print edition downloads and enhanced digital experience, most reviews express dissatisfaction and consider cancelling subscriptions.

### Pros

- The new version allows download and offline reading of the print edition, which some users appreciate.
- The latest version enhances the digital experience for some, improving the feel of reading The Guardian digitally.
- The app provides access to the full newspaper layout, including newspapers as they appear in print, which may be better suited for tablets or larger screens.
- Customer support and live chat have helped some users resolve update issues.
- The highlighting of headlines on print pages is a welcomed design touch for easier navigation.

### Cons

- The new app has poor usability on phones, with navigation difficulties and unpredictable behavior such as flipping between views and back button issues.
- Article text duplication and formatting problems are frequent, making reading confusing and frustrating.
- Features like crosswords are either non-functional or require being online, removing offline accessibility.
- The print layout view is not optimized for mobile, resulting in small headlines, cropped titles, excessive whitespace, and poor readability on phones.
- Users report slow or failed automatic/manual downloads and missing editions, with industrial actions cited but no subscription adjustments made.
- Lack of sharing functionality within the app frustrates users who want to distribute interesting articles.
- Users report frequent bugs, app crashes, update failures and poor response from support, driving cancellations.
- Ads are appearing unexpectedly in the paid app, which is negatively received.

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