# MxM News

> Credible, curated news

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.rocnews`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** MxM News
- **Category:** NEWS\_AND\_MAGAZINES
- **Downloads:** 223,080
- **Rating:** 3.63 / 5 (2,004 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.3.6
- **Last updated:** 2025-06-26
- **First published:** 2022-02-22
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 44 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-10-12
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rocnews)
- **Website:** [https://mxmnews.com](https://mxmnews.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://api.mxmnews.com/privacy](https://api.mxmnews.com/privacy)

## Description

MxM News is a revolutionary Chrome extension that delivers curated news designed to cut through censorship, mainstream bias, and institutional dominance. By aggregating credible news from a wide variety of publications and topics, it empowers readers to access the news that truly matters — especially stories often ignored by traditional media.

Updated minute-by-minute, MxM News provides a comprehensive, one-stop platform for users who want to stay informed without the noise. It enables balanced, diverse perspectives to foster a well-informed society, breaking down misinformation and societal division. With MxM News, readers gain timely access to trustworthy, curated news in an easy-to-use format right within their browser.

## Rankings

- #152,771 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NOTIFICATION_POLICY`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM`
- `android.permission.USE_FULL_SCREEN_INTENT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `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.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`
- `com.rocnews.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users appreciate MxM News for its unbiased, well-rounded news coverage with breaking alerts and a user-friendly design. However, the recent implementation of a paywall and subscription model has led to frustration, as many articles are now inaccessible without payment. Technical issues like app freezing and errors during subscription further hinder usability. Intrusive advertisements and the inability to share articles properly detract from the overall experience. Additionally, some users report high background data usage. Despite these drawbacks, the app's concept and content quality remain valued by its audience.

### Pros

- Fair and balanced news coverage with unbiased content.
- Provides breaking news alerts and concise summaries before full articles.
- User-friendly interface with quick setup and easy navigation.
- Aggregates news from a variety of sources across the political spectrum.
- Good article quality and relevant, concise content saving users time.

### Cons

- Introduction of a paywall and premium subscription severely limits access to full articles, frustrating users.
- Frequent technical issues such as errors during subscription purchase and app freezing while reading articles.
- Advertisements are intrusive, including pop-ups and ads within articles, negatively impacting user experience.
- Sharing features are broken or redirect only to app download page, preventing easy sharing of original content.
- App consumes excessive data in the background, causing concerns for users with data limits.

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