Features & Capabilities

The CDC 24/7 Chrome extension offers quick access to the most current health information directly from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Organize your homepage with filtering options to highlight content most relevant to you, and turn off less crucial topics with ease. Stay updated with diverse content including disease case counts, weekly images, informative videos, podcasts, and latest articles.

Additionally, the extension features a Newsroom section, journal access for Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report and other CDC publications, and a powerful search function to explore CDC's extensive resources. Designed to keep you informed and safe, this app is ideal for health professionals, researchers, and anyone interested in reliable, official health data.

User Growth & Download Statistics

By:
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Downloads:
741,908 462
Rating:
4.02
(2,334)
2 ratings
Version:
3.1.13 Last updated: 2026-03-06
Version code:
300011302
Creation date:
2012-10-16
Publisher country:
US US
Permissions:
  • android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE Very high risk
  • android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
  • android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
  • android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE Low risk
  • android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE Low risk
  • android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK Low risk
  • android.permission.INTERNET Low risk
  • android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS Low risk
  • android.permission.WAKE_LOCK Low risk
  • com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE Low risk
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Size:
54.04MB
Email:
CD*****@cdc.gov
URLs:
Website ,Privacy policy
Full description:
See detailed description
Source:
Google Play Store
Data ingested on:
2026-06-06
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Ranking

Other platforms

Apple
CDC (v3.1.13)
2.90 (413)

Contact the developer

Chrome-Stats does not own this Android app. Please use these information below to contact the Android app developer.
Developed by:
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Google Play Store
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=gov.cdc.general
Email:
CD*****@cdc.gov
Website:
http://www.cdc.gov

User Reviews

Users praise the CDC app for delivering current, thorough health information and world health news, viewing it as a trusted, on‑phone resource for staying informed about diseases and health topics. It’s seen as essential and generally easy to use, with broad health references. However, several reviews raise concerns about perceived content bias/misinformation and note privacy/security worries related to VPN usage and limited offline mode, highlighting credibility and some technical issues as caveats.
Pros
  • Up-to-date, thorough health information and world health news; trusted source.
  • Helpful for staying informed on health topics and diseases.
  • Positive overall experience and essential to have on a smartphone (I love it; excellent online experience).
  • Provides broad general health information (STD info, symptoms, prognosis and treatments).
Cons
  • Perceived bias and misinformation in CDC content; some reviews describe pushing biased narratives.
  • Security/privacy concerns due to VPN-related constraints and offline mode limitations (anti-VPN design).
Recent reviews
I learn a lot from this app
by Re*****, 2026-04-17

I been using this apps for updated information for newest diseases on going... whats happening in our health system...
by RO*****, 2026-02-16

l'm unable to setting my redeemsg in my phone
by Al*****, 2026-01-18
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