# Epoch Times: Live & Breaking

> National, World News & Alerts

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id670443321](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id670443321)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id670443321`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Epoch Usa Inc
- **Category:** News
- **Rating:** 4.90 / 5 (266,461 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.2.9
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-17
- **First published:** 2013-07-16
- **Size:** 99 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-20
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/epoch-times-live-breaking/id670443321)
- **Website:** [https://www.theepochtimes.com/contact-us](https://www.theepochtimes.com/contact-us)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.theepochtimes.com/privacy-notice](https://www.theepochtimes.com/privacy-notice)

## Description

Epoch Times: Live & Breaking delivers trusted, up-to-date journalism in a convenient Chrome extension. Stay informed with breaking news alerts, live streams, original videos, and in-depth coverage of US politics, China, and global events, plus arts and culture.

Key features include a Top Section for major events, Breaking News alerts, Livestream notifications, a Video Section with exclusive series and documentaries, and accessible tools like text-to-audio, offline reading, sharing, adjustable font size, and dark mode. Access premium shows such as American Thoughts Leaders, Crossroads, China in Focus, Facts Matter, and more—all in one place.

## Rankings

- #1,543 — Overall
- #31 — news

## Review summary

Epoch Times app is widely praised for reliable, comprehensive, and timely news with independent reporting and an engaging format, plus longstanding trust. However, users repeatedly cite friction from subscriptions and paywalls, frequent login/sign-in hurdles and navigation glitches, and concerns about bias or transparency in reporting.

### Pros

- Reliable, clear, and comprehensive news coverage.
- Timely breaking news with independent reporting.
- Trusted, longstanding source with consistent quality.
- Engaging presentation and format with broad topic coverage.

### Cons

- Subscription/paywall friction and affordability concerns.
- App reliability issues, glitches, and unreliable live content.
- Sign-in/login friction for accessing content and following links.
- Perceived bias or transparency concerns in reporting.

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