# Flux News > A privacy-first Newsreader and Podcast player for the Miniflux backend Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/de.circle\_dev.flux\_news](https://chrome-stats.com/d/de.circle_dev.flux_news) ## Overview - **ID:** `de.circle_dev.flux_news` - **Platform:** Android - **Type:** Android app - **Status:** Available - **Publisher:** KevinCFechtel - **Category:** ENTERTAINMENT - **Downloads:** 760 - **Version:** 2.3.1 - **Last updated:** 2026-08-16 - **First published:** 2023-06-27 - **Publisher country:** DE - **Size:** 34 MB - **Data as of:** 2026-09-12 - **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.circle_dev.flux_news) - **Website:** [https://github.com/KevinCFechtel/FluxNews](https://github.com/KevinCFechtel/FluxNews) - **Privacy policy:** [https://github.com/KevinCFechtel/FluxNews/blob/main/PRIVACY.md](https://github.com/KevinCFechtel/FluxNews/blob/main/PRIVACY.md) ## Description A privacy-first Newsreader and Podcast player for the Miniflux backend (https://miniflux.app) 2.0.29+.
This newsreader sync with the miniflux server api.

Features:

Master Your Feed with Ease
• Offline-Ready: Unlike a browser, Flux News stores your articles locally. Sync your feeds once and read them anywhere, on the plane, in the subway, or in remote areas without an internet connection.
• Intuitive Gesture Control: Navigate your news with natural swipe gestures. Quickly triage your articles, mark them as read, or save them for later with a simple flick of your finger.
• Effortless "Scroll-to-Read": Experience a friction-free "inbox zero" workflow. Articles are automatically marked as read as you scroll over them, so you never have to manually clear your queue again.
• Deep System Integration: Share interesting finds instantly using the System Share Sheet or send articles directly to your configured third-party services.
• Direct App Linking: Open articles directly in their respective installed apps for a cohesive experience that feels right at home on your device.

Podcast Excellence (New!)
• Integrated Player: High-performance playback with variable speed control.
• Smart Management: Automatic download of new episodes and automatic deletion after listening to save space.
• Advanced Audio Features: Full chapter recognition for easy navigation and a built-in sleep timer.
• Backend Sync: Your playback progress is synchronized with Miniflux, so you never lose your spot.
• Dedicated Downloads View: Manage all your offline audio content in one place.

On the Road (New!)
• CarPlay: A safe, audio-centric interface for your vehicle's dashboard.
• Seamless Integration: Access your downloaded podcasts and control playback safely while driving.

Tailored for Your Device
• OLED-Optimized Design: Choose between Light, Dark, and a specialized True Black mode designed specifically to save battery and look stunning on high-end displays.
• Precision Filtering & Search: Instantly sort through your content by status (Unread, Read, Starred), category, or individual feeds. Use the powerful search to query your entire Miniflux backend in seconds.
• Quick Access to Discussions: Open article comments directly within the app to stay on top of the conversation.
• Home Screen Widgets: Access your articles directly from your device's home screen with the new native widgets.
• Background Sync: The app now can automatically synchronizes in the background, keeping your news updated with your Miniflux server.

Privacy by Design
Your data belongs to you. Flux News acts as a transparent window to your own server.
• Direct Sync: The app communicates directly with your Miniflux API.
• No Third-Party Tracking: We do not collect, store, or analyze your reading habits.
• No Middlemen: Your credentials and content never pass through any external servers other than your own.

Please Note: This app requires an existing Miniflux server instance or a Miniflux Cloud account. ## Rankings - #1,243,073 — Overall ## Permissions and access ### Permissions - `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE` - `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE` - `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK` - `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SHORT_SERVICE` - `android.permission.INTERNET` - `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS` - `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED` - `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK` - `de.circle_dev.flux_news.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION` ## Similar extensions and apps - [Miniflutt for Miniflux](https://chrome-stats.com/d/be.martinelli.miniflutt) — 3,024 users, 4.92 / 5 - [FeedFlow - RSS Feed Reader](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.prof18.feedflow) — 40,304 users, 4.68 / 5 - [FeedFlow: Smart RSS Reader](https://chrome-stats.com/d/io.github.drew_developer.feedflow) — 78 users - [Fleuron - Read Miniflux Feeds](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.octalwise.fleuron) — 305 users - [FlashFeed: Fast & Clean News](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.redfstudios.flash_feed) — 106 users - [iFluxNews](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.fluxai9513) — 43 users - [Fluent Reader Lite - RSS Clien](https://chrome-stats.com/d/me.hyliu.fluent_reader_lite) — 2,128 users, 3.33 / 5 - [Flux Browser](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.fuls.flux.browser) — 1,944 users - [Reader: RSS News & Podcasts](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.esaldanadev.reader) — 246 users - [FeedLyst - RSS News Reader](https://chrome-stats.com/d/air.enter.pods) — 451 users - [FocusReader RSS Reader](https://chrome-stats.com/d/allen.town.focus.reader) — 58,413 users, 4.27 / 5 - [CKfeed – RSS Reader & News](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.ckfeed.rss) — 235 users --- Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/de.circle_dev.flux_news)