# Kent Live

> The latest breaking news and stories from Kent, direct to your mobile

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.reachplc.kentlive`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Reach plc
- **Category:** NEWS\_AND\_MAGAZINES
- **Downloads:** 16,676
- **Version:** 26.8.19
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-13
- **First published:** 2020-03-20
- **Publisher country:** GB
- **Size:** 82 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-05
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.reachplc.kentlive)
- **Website:** [https://www.kentlive.news](https://www.kentlive.news/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.kentlive.news/privacy-policy](https://www.kentlive.news/privacy-policy)

## Description

Kent Live is your go-to Chrome extension for the latest breaking news and stories from Kent. Stay informed with up-to-the-minute updates on local news, sports, and traffic alerts. The app offers a fully customizable experience, allowing you to tailor the news you receive according to your interests and preferred timing.

Features include the ability to follow specific topics and favorite authors, resize article text for an improved reading experience, and offline reading capabilities. Kent Live also provides event listings and restaurant reviews, making it a comprehensive source for everything happening in Kent. With video interviews and travel reports included, Kent Live ensures you won't miss a beat in your local community.

## Rankings

- #463,908 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.AD_SERVICES_CONFIG`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK`
- `android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MANAGE_ACCOUNTS`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.REORDER_TASKS`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_CREDENTIALS`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `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.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.reachplc.kentlive.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.reachplc.kentlive.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`

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