# Scouted News

> Discover independent news from over 800 sources

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `news.scouted`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Scouted Media
- **Category:** NEWS\_AND\_MAGAZINES
- **Downloads:** 23
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** 2025-12-06
- **First published:** 2025-12-06
- **Publisher country:** CA
- **Size:** 33 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-19
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=news.scouted)
- **Website:** [https://scouted.news](https://scouted.news/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://scouted.news/privacy](https://scouted.news/privacy)

## Description

Scouted makes it easy to find independent news you can trust. The app brings together stories from over 800 independent news sources and shows you what’s happening locally, nationally, and around the world all in one place.<br><br>Scouted automatically highlights news that’s relevant to where you live, so you can quickly see what matters in your community along with the biggest stories of the day. No complicated settings, no clutter, no gimmicks.<br><br>The app is fast, easy to use, and built to get out of your way. It works great on phones and tablets, supports dark mode, and keeps everything clean and readable.<br><br>Scouted is created by a nonprofit dedicated to making independent news easier to access. There are no dark patterns, no tracking across the internet, and no pressure to “engage.” Just straightforward news from sources you won’t always find in the big platforms.<br><br>Get Scouted to stay informed, discover new voices, and get a clearer picture of what’s going on — locally and beyond.

## Rankings

- #2,557,717 — Overall

## 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.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `news.scouted.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/news.scouted)