# The Big Issue UK

> Britain’s only weekly magazine with a commitment to prevent homelessness.

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.thebigissue.bigissue`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** The Big Issue
- **Category:** NEWS\_AND\_MAGAZINES
- **Downloads:** 5,188
- **Version:** 1.9.0
- **Last updated:** 2025-11-06
- **First published:** 2020-03-30
- **Publisher country:** GB
- **Size:** 35 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.thebigissue.bigissue)
- **Website:** [http://bigissue.com](http://bigissue.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.bigissue.com/privacy-policy/](https://www.bigissue.com/privacy-policy/)

## Description

"The Big Issue UK" is an Android app that provides access to Britain's unique weekly magazine dedicated to social justice and homelessness prevention. Users can read each issue before it's released to the public, enjoy uplifting stories from the Big Community channel, and receive daily updates on Big Issue vendors. With features like offline reading, adjustable text size, and sharing options, this app ensures an engaging and supportive experience for all users.

## Rankings

- #707,455 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `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.thebigissue.bigissue.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

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