# Trade Rumors

> MLB, NBA, NFL & NHL news, rumors & trades. Follow your favorite teams & players

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.traderumors`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Dierkes Information Services, Inc.
- **Category:** SPORTS
- **Downloads:** 118,461
- **Rating:** 4.37 / 5 (9,317 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.1.16
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-04
- **First published:** 2014-10-20
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 28 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-17
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.traderumors)
- **Website:** [http://www.mlbtraderumors.com](http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/about/privacy-policy](https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/about/privacy-policy)

## Description

Trade Rumors is the ultimate Chrome extension for real-time breaking news in MLB, NFL, NBA, and NHL. Trusted by GMs, players, and agents, it delivers trade updates faster than major outlets. Customize your experience by adding news feeds for any of the 123 teams or thousands of players across these leagues. Easily filter to see only the top stories and reorder or remove feeds to prioritize what matters most to you. Swipe through articles seamlessly and share breaking news via Twitter, Facebook, email, or text. Stay ahead of the game with Trade Rumors, the go-to source for timely and high-quality sports trade news.

## Rankings

- #205,038 — 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.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.REORDER_TASKS`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.amazon.privacypass.ATTEST`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.traderumors.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.traderumors.permission.C2D_MESSAGE`

## Review summary

Trade Rumors is seen as a comprehensive, up-to-date hub for sports news, frequently updated and trusted by many. However, reviewers consistently report intrusive ads that hinder reading and updates that degrade usability, including sharing/copying restrictions. Some users also experience reliability issues like login failures and unstable feeds. Overall, strong coverage and breadth are balanced by ad intensity and UI stability concerns.

### Pros

- All-in-one hub for sports news across teams, with everything in one place.
- Up-to-date and accurate coverage, including breaking news and trade rumors.
- Frequent daily updates and a go-to source relied on by many users.

### Cons

- Intrusive ads that block reading and scrolling, degrading article readability.
- UI/UX issues arising from updates that reduce usability and remove or limit features like sharing or copying text.
- Reliability problems such as sign-in issues, being signed out, and feeds auto-deleting or becoming unstable.

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