# The Platform

> The Platform is an online talk station dedicated to open speech and debate.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/kiwi.theplatform.android](https://chrome-stats.com/d/kiwi.theplatform.android)

## Overview

- **ID:** `kiwi.theplatform.android`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** The Platform NZ
- **Category:** NEWS\_AND\_MAGAZINES
- **Downloads:** 41,263
- **Version:** 2.3.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-16
- **First published:** 2022-04-30
- **Publisher country:** NZ
- **Size:** 57 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-21
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=kiwi.theplatform.android)
- **Website:** [https://theplatform.kiwi](https://theplatform.kiwi/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://theplatform.kiwi/privacy-policy](https://theplatform.kiwi/privacy-policy)

## Description

The Platform is a New Zealand owned independent media organization led by award-winning journalist and broadcaster Sean Plunket. It offers a dynamic online talk station featuring live talk radio, video clips, podcasts, interviews, and diverse opinions. Users can listen, watch, and read engaging content, as well as actively participate by contributing to open discussions fostered through its dedicated applications. This extension grants easy access to The Platform's rich media content and encourages free speech and robust debate in a vibrant digital community.

## Rankings

- #325,479 — Overall
- #14 — platform

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `kiwi.theplatform.android.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/kiwi.theplatform.android)