# ProPublica

> Get the latest investigative news from ProPublica on the go.

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.propublica`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** ProPublica
- **Category:** NEWS\_AND\_MAGAZINES
- **Downloads:** 134,626
- **Rating:** 4.51 / 5 (416 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.3.21
- **Last updated:** 2025-02-11
- **First published:** 2011-01-06
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 8.96 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-25
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.propublica)
- **Website:** [https://www.propublica.org/](https://www.propublica.org/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.propublica.org/about/legal](http://www.propublica.org/about/legal)

## Description

ProPublica's Chrome extension delivers the latest independent investigative journalism right to your browser. Dive deep into thorough reporting on critical topics such as government and policy, health care, criminal justice, and environmental issues. The extension offers a streamlined reading experience, enhanced with smart offline support, allowing you to access content even without an internet connection. Stay updated effortlessly with notifications for ProPublica's biggest stories, ensuring you never miss important investigative news.

## Rankings

- #193,412 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.propublica.permission.C2D_MESSAGE`

## Review summary

Users consistently praise ProPublica for strong investigative reporting and credibility. The app is generally smooth, fast to load, and easy to read, with few bugs reported. A frequent complaint is the lack of a dark mode, echoed across several reviews. Many reviewers value its independent journalism and the trust it inspires, while some notes about features (e.g., donations) are mixed.

### Pros

- High-quality investigative journalism and reporting
- Smooth app performance with fast loading and easy-to-read layouts
- Independent, credible journalism that holds power to account

### Cons

- Missing dark mode / theme option; multiple reviews request a dark theme

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