# Good News Network

> The Good News Network app delivers uplifting daily positive news stories.

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.ml.goodnewsnetwork`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Geri Weis-Corbley
- **Category:** NEWS\_AND\_MAGAZINES
- **Downloads:** 130,692
- **Rating:** 3.95 / 5 (1,599 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.5
- **Last updated:** 2026-06-03
- **First published:** 2015-10-04
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 14 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-06
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ml.goodnewsnetwork)
- **Website:** [http://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/](http://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/privacy-policy/](http://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/privacy-policy/)

## Description

The Good News Network Chrome extension brings you a daily dose of positivity by delivering uplifting and inspiring news stories from across the globe. Trusted by millions for over two decades, GNN is recognized as the leading source for good news. With a large community of over 580,000 Facebook fans, this extension helps you stay motivated and enthused by sharing happy, uplifting stories every day. Say goodbye to negative news and enjoy a refreshing, positive news experience with Good News Network.

## Rankings

- #194,888 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT`
- `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.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE`
- `com.ml.goodnewsnetwork.permission.C2D_MESSAGE`
- `com.mobiloud.android.demo.permission.C2D_MESSAGE`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE`
- `com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE`
- `com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE`

## Review summary

Reviewers largely praise the app for its uplifting, positive news that can brighten mornings, but reliability and monetization issues undermine the experience. Frequent crashes, intrusive ads, access barriers to articles, and stale content are the most commonly cited pains, while the good-news concept remains appealing to many users.

### Pros

- Uplifting, heartwarming, positive news that boosts mood.
- Morning-friendly, positive content that helps start the day on a good note.
- A refreshing alternative to doom- and controversy-focused mainstream news.

### Cons

- Frequent crashes and overall app instability.
- Intrusive ads that frequently cover content and include inappropriate material.
- Content access is often blocked by subscriptions or paywalls, with no easy sign-in option.
- Stale or infrequently updated content leading to repeated stories.

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