# The Conversation | Actualités

> Collaborative media between journalists and researchers for reliable information.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/fr.the.conversation](https://chrome-stats.com/d/fr.the.conversation)

## Overview

- **ID:** `fr.the.conversation`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** The Conversation France
- **Category:** NEWS\_AND\_MAGAZINES
- **Downloads:** 45,164
- **Rating:** 3.25 / 5 (176 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.1.0
- **Last updated:** 2025-06-24
- **First published:** 2022-03-09
- **Publisher country:** FR
- **Size:** 28 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=fr.the.conversation)
- **Website:** [https://theconversation.com/fr](https://theconversation.com/fr)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://theconversation.com/fr/privacy-policy](https://theconversation.com/fr/privacy-policy)

## Description

**The Conversation France Chrome Extension** brings you a collaborative media platform where journalists and researchers unite to deliver reliable and transparent information. This free, independent, and ad-free extension provides daily articles backed by university research on critical global topics including culture, economy, education, environment, international affairs, politics, health, and science.

Enjoy quality analyses and exclusive podcasts covering a range of subjects such as cult objects, social issues, and politics directly within the app. The Conversation aims to share knowledge widely and foster informed public debate on significant planetary challenges. As part of an international network publishing in multiple languages, this tool is your trusted source for well-researched news and insights.

## Rankings

- #312,791 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `fr.the.conversation.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Multiple users praised the quality and content of 'The Conversation | Actualités' app but expressed frustration that the app is exclusively in French without any option to switch to English. This limits accessibility for non-French speakers, especially those from countries where English is predominant. Users also noted the absence of regional news customization, making the app less useful for international audiences.

### Pros

- Great content quality.
- Good overall experience for those who understand French.
- App provides excellent news articles.

### Cons

- App is only available in French with no option to switch to English.
- Lack of language settings confuses and limits non-French users.
- Users outside French-speaking regions find the app inaccessible due to language.
- No option to select news content for specific regions like Australia.

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