# Der Postillon

> Honest news - independent, fast, since 1845

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.postillon`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Steckenpferd Enterprises UG
- **Category:** NEWS\_AND\_MAGAZINES
- **Downloads:** 660,471
- **Rating:** 5.00 / 5 (5,339 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.0.1
- **Last updated:** 2025-08-26
- **First published:** 2013-03-01
- **Publisher country:** DE
- **Size:** 6.31 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-10-19
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.postillon)
- **Website:** [https://www.der-postillon.com](https://www.der-postillon.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.der-postillon.com/p/datenschutzerklarung-postillon-app.html](https://www.der-postillon.com/p/datenschutzerklarung-postillon-app.html)

## Description

Der Postillon is Germany's largest satirical newspaper, delivering honest and independent news since 1845. Available digitally, this extension provides daily factual reports with a unique, innovative layout that's responsive and easy to use across devices. Known for its masterful and impressionistic compilation, this app blends traditional values with modern technology for a fresh news experience. Whether you're tuning in from Bielefeld or the ISS, stay informed with trustworthy and satirical content crafted with care.

## Rankings

- #87,339 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `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.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.postillon.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.postillon.permission.C2D_MESSAGE`
- `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

Reviews chiefly praise Der Postillon’s funny satire. A recurring technical complaint was that users with English-language system settings could not switch the app to German without a crash, though some later reviews say the problem was fixed. More than one reviewer also missed a comments feature.

### Pros

- The satirical, humorous articles are repeatedly praised and make readers laugh.
- Several reviewers describe the app and its content very positively.

### Cons

- Multiple users with English-language phone settings reported that switching the app to German caused it to crash or fail.
- More than one reviewer wanted a way to view or post comments.

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