First News

Name: First News
Rating: 3.03125 (1395 reviews)
Author: Plus44 Holdings

By: Plus44 Holdings

Local & international news tailored to your preferences

Features & Capabilities

First News is a smart Chrome extension that delivers the latest news and entertainment directly to your lock screen. Tailor your news feed by selecting topics that matter most to you, including Business, Entertainment, Food, Gaming, Health, Politics, Sports, Style, Tech, Travel, US News, and World News.

The app provides a fast, simple, and clean reading experience designed to make staying informed easy and enjoyable. First News aggregates content from top sources like Reuters and CNN, ensuring you receive trusted and up-to-date information. Need help? Responsive customer support is available Monday to Friday to assist with any questions.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App News & Magazines Entertainment

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Version:

32.8.3 Last updated: 2026-07-07

Version code:

320803

Creation date:

2017-01-31

Publisher country:

Permissions:

android.permission.CAMERA Very high risk
android.permission.READ_PHONE_NUMBERS Very high risk
android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE Very high risk
android.permission.START_ACTIVITIES_FROM_BACKGROUND High risk
android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW High risk
android.permission.DOWNLOAD_WITHOUT_NOTIFICATION Moderate risk
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SPECIAL_USE Moderate risk
android.permission.READ_PRIVILEGED_PHONE_STATE Moderate risk
android.permission.READ_WALLPAPER_INTERNAL Moderate risk
android.permission.USE_FULL_SCREEN_INTENT Moderate risk

Size:

85.84MB

Email:

su*****@firstnewsapp.zendesk.com

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-07-13

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 32,488 ▼ 139

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Contact the developer

Chrome-Stats does not own this Android app. Please use these information below to contact the Android app developer.

Developed by:

Plus44 Holdings

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=us.sliide.newsandrewards

Email:

su*****@firstnewsapp.zendesk.com

Website:

https://sliide.com

User Reviews

Reviews are mixed: a few users find First News useful or enjoyable, but the majority describe it as intrusive and hard to remove. Common issues include automatic reinstalls, inability to delete, constant pop-ups, and privacy concerns from permission requests. Many users label it as spam or bloatware, while a small subset still has a positive experience.

Pros

Useful for some users and age groups; reported to help with memory management
Some users like the app and consider it very good for them
App content is useful as a news app for those who like it

Cons

Keeps reinstalling itself and is difficult or impossible to uninstall
Frequent pop-up notifications and spam
Unclear or invasive permission requests and potential privacy risks (e.g., auto-fill, access to banking information)
App is perceived as unwanted or forced on devices; many users say they did not download it
Overall impression is spammy or garbage, indicating poor user experience