# Smash Da Topic

> Smash Da topic app is a new app

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.smashtopic`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Smash Da Topic
- **Category:** NEWS\_AND\_MAGAZINES
- **Downloads:** 28,102
- **Rating:** 4.43 / 5 (243 ratings)
- **Version:** 9.10.1
- **Last updated:** 2025-05-29
- **First published:** 2021-03-02
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 105 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-22
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.smashtopic)
- **Website:** [https://www.smashdatopic.com/](https://www.smashdatopic.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.smashdatopic.com/terms-and-conditions/](https://www.smashdatopic.com/terms-and-conditions/)

## Description

Smash Da Topic is a dynamic news app designed specifically for community-based journalists and local news enthusiasts. It delivers timely community awareness, everyday news stories, and live updates you can rely on. With a focus on local happenings and citizen journalism, it empowers users to stay connected with important events and news from their neighborhoods and beyond.

Whether you're looking for the latest developments in your community or want to contribute stories as a local journalist, Smash Da Topic provides an easy-to-use platform for both consuming and sharing live news. This app is ideal for anyone seeking direct, grassroots news coverage.

## Rankings

- #381,181 — Overall
- #13 — topic

## 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.BLUETOOTH`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PROJECTION`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.REORDER_TASKS`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT`
- `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.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.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE`
- `com.smashtopic.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.smashtopic.permission.C2D_MESSAGE`
- `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

Users appreciate 'Smash Da Topic' for delivering timely and detailed local news with helpful videos and community updates. However, many face persistent app issues: repeated update prompts that don't resolve access problems, video freezing, crashes, and performance instability. The app also lacks convenient features like search and contains many ads, detracting from overall usability. Despite technical challenges, the app remains valued for its informative content and local focus.

### Pros

- Provides timely local news and updates before other sources.
- Offers valuable information to help users navigate and avoid hazards in their area.
- Contains detailed news stories with videos, enhancing user experience.
- Easy access to local news and community-focused content.
- Informative and keeps users well aware of happenings in their neighborhoods.

### Cons

- App frequently prompts users to update, but updates do not resolve the issue, causing access problems.
- Video playback issues such as freezing and inability to continue videos without buffering.
- App performance problems including lags, crashes, and even causing phones to shut down.
- Lack of practical features like search functionality, leading to difficulty finding specific articles.
- Excessive ads negatively impacting user experience.

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