# Haystack News: Local TV News

> 400+ News Channels. Local, Live & World Coverage. All the News in Just One Click

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.haystack.android`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Haystack News
- **Category:** NEWS\_AND\_MAGAZINES
- **Downloads:** 7,177,862
- **Rating:** 4.20 / 5 (31,831 ratings)
- **Version:** 5.15
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-03
- **First published:** 2014-02-28
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 57 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-10
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.haystack.android)
- **Website:** [http://www.haystack.tv](http://www.haystack.tv/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.haystack.tv/tos.html](https://www.haystack.tv/tos.html)

## Description

Haystack News is your ultimate news streaming extension, trusted by over 30 million viewers. It offers access to more than 400 live news channels covering local, national, and global events, bringing the latest headlines directly to you. Customize your newscast by selecting your preferred categories, sources, and topics, including local weather updates tailored to your neighborhood.

Stay informed with breaking news alerts, and explore on-demand channels focused on international and entertainment news from reputable partners like ABC News Live, Bloomberg, CBS News, Reuters, and many others. With Haystack News, enjoy the convenience of a diverse range of trusted news providers brought together in a single, easy-to-use platform.

## Rankings

- #18,358 — Overall
- #37 — News and magazines (Free)
- #41 — News and magazines (Gross)
- #12 — news
- #29 — channel

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH`
- `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.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.providers.tv.permission.READ_EPG_DATA`
- `com.android.providers.tv.permission.WRITE_EPG_DATA`
- `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.haystack.android.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.huawei.appmarket.service.commondata.permission.GET_COMMON_DATA`
- `com.samsung.android.mapsagent.permission.READ_APP_INFO`

## Review summary

Users consistently praise Haystack News for aggregating many sources in one place, offering local-area coverage, and delivering an easy, fast mobile experience with a good mix of channels and daily summaries. However the app suffers from recurring UI/UX issues after updates, causing navigation problems and making the app feel unusable. Reliability across devices is a problem for some, with reports of crashes or performance dips after new releases. Intrusive ads and perceived bias or censorship—frustration at limited source control—are also common complaints. The app is valued when it works, but updates often erode its appeal.

### Pros

- Aggregates multiple news sources in one place.
- Local area news coverage is available.
- Easy to use and fast on mobile.
- Good variety of channels and daily summaries.

### Cons

- New UI/layout changes ruin navigation and usability.
- Updates cause reliability issues across devices/unusable at times.
- Too many ads.
- Perceived bias/control over content; frustration with limited source control.

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