PinkNews

Name: PinkNews
Rating: 3.8965516 (233 reviews)
Author: PinkNews Media Group Limited

By: PinkNews Media Group Limited App

News for the LGBTQ+ community

Overview

Google Play Store

Downloads

14,362 ▲ 24

Data as of 2026-07-23

Rating:

3.90 ▼ 0.01

(233)

Version:

2.0.0

Last updated: 2025-03-04

Ranking

#481,113 ▼ 1,264

Overall

Features & Capabilities

PinkNews is a dedicated Chrome extension and app providing real-time LGBTQ+ news and stories. It offers a personalized newsfeed where users can select topics they care most about, alongside an "Uplifting Stories" filter for positive and inspiring content. PinkNews covers global queer news, real-life stories, celebrity gossip, entertainment, and gaming updates, fostering an inclusive space for the LGBTQ+ community and allies.

With a mission to inform, inspire change, and empower individuals to be themselves, PinkNews embodies a progressive and uncompromising voice. Users can enjoy a happy-vibes-only experience or stay up to date with current affairs relevant to their interests. The extension encourages community feedback for continuous improvement and inclusivity.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App News & Magazines Community Entertainment

By:

PinkNews Media Group Limited

Downloads:

14,362 24

Rating:

3.90

(233) 0.01

Version:

2.0.0 Last updated: 2025-03-04

Version code:

521

Creation date:

2021-03-09

Publisher country:

Permissions:

android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID Moderate risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS Low risk
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE Low risk
android.permission.INTERNET Low risk
android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS Low risk
android.permission.WAKE_LOCK Low risk
com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE Low risk

Size:

28.71MB

Email:

an*****@pinknews.co.uk

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-07-23

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 481,113 ▼ 1,264

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Developed by:

PinkNews Media Group Limited

Google Play Store

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

Email:

an*****@pinknews.co.uk

Website:

https://thepinknews.com

User Reviews

Users appreciate PinkNews for its important and relevant LGBTQ+ content, intuitive design, and fast global news updates. However, many report critical issues including frequent app crashes, unstable behavior with jumping pages especially during reading, persistent login and loading failures, and notifications that do not link directly to articles. These technical problems significantly disrupt the user experience despite the app's valuable content and design.

Pros

Good content and relevant news coverage focusing on LGBTQ+ issues.
Intuitive interface and nice format for reading stories.
Fast news updates, particularly quicker than some US news sources.
Provides important global LGBTQ+ news, including safety alerts for travelers.
A much-needed and appreciated news source for the community.

Cons

App frequently crashes or becomes unstable, leading to unusable experience.
App glitches and jumps while reading articles, especially due to ads causing page jumps.
Login and loading failures, including inability to pass CAPTCHA and constant refreshes that disrupt reading.
Notifications do not lead directly to the related articles and often cause confusion.
Refreshing pages or searching often causes the app to crash or display errors.

Recent reviews

Love this app, but it takes a long time to load. And every time I go back to the stories tab, it forces another long reload. Otherwise, excellent app!