# HN Native

> Yet another hacker news client

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/dev.sideeffect.hnnative](https://chrome-stats.com/d/dev.sideeffect.hnnative)

## Overview

- **ID:** `dev.sideeffect.hnnative`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** sideeffect.dev
- **Category:** LIFESTYLE
- **Downloads:** 5
- **Version:** 1.3.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-06-04
- **First published:** 2025-10-28
- **Publisher country:** TW
- **Size:** 69 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-21
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=dev.sideeffect.hnnative)
- **Website:** [https://www.sideeffect.dev](https://www.sideeffect.dev/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vRW0a3HHgCTO4qXhUmzZCChjZzzmS6zcpcqJlNfvCMX4jDRqkmbbmiQez7W3BM3k5NxdKM291JoDGdw/pub](https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vRW0a3HHgCTO4qXhUmzZCChjZzzmS6zcpcqJlNfvCMX4jDRqkmbbmiQez7W3BM3k5NxdKM291JoDGdw/pub)

## Description

Stay up to date with the latest stories in technology, startups, programming, and science — all from Hacker News (news.ycombinator.com).<br>This app makes it easy to browse, read, and join discussions anywhere.<br><br>Key Features:<br><br>-📱 Simple, distraction-free reading — browse top, new, and best stories easily<br>- 💬 Comment threads — read and reply to discussions just like on the web<br>- 🔖 Save for later — bookmark articles to revisit anytime<br>- ⚡ Fast &amp; lightweight — designed for speed and efficiency<br>- 🔔 Optional notifications — stay updated on trending posts (Comming)<br>- 🌙 Dark mode — perfect for night reading (Comming)<br><br>No ads. No clutter. Just pure Hacker News — beautifully presented.

## Rankings

- #2,966,008 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `dev.sideeffect.hnnative.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

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