The Independent: Breaking News

Name: The Independent: Breaking News
Rating: 4.31 (10095 reviews)
Author: Independent Digital News & Media Limited

LiveIndependent Digital News & Media Limited4 apps · 958.7K installsNews & MagazinesFreeIn-app purchases: $9.49 - $154.99 per itemcom.freerange360.mpp.indy

Join independent thinkers & go behind headlines with expert analysis and access

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Total installs: 745,053
Installs / day: +308
Rating: 4.3★
Released: 31 Jan 2012
Last update: 18 Sept 2026
Countries: 0/1

Installs per day

gain of the exact counter

Lifetime avg ≈ 139/day (all installs ÷ days since release)

Daily tracking since 11 Oct 2026 · history grows every day

Install history

exact counter from Google Play

2dAll

Dashed: estimate from the release date (no daily data before 11 Oct 2026) · time axis compressed before that day

Daily tracking since 11 Oct 2026 · history grows every day

Change timeline

Full history

No changes recorded yet. We compare every crawl with the previous one and list title, icon, screenshots, description, version, price and availability changes here.

Country availability

Live 0Listed, not installable 1Not listed 0

United States4.3

Top countries

estimate · charts of 14 Oct

Most downloads likely come from 🇬🇧 United Kingdom (~100%).

United Kingdom100%#24 Top free · News & magazines

Estimated from top-chart positions weighted by each country’s Google Play market size. Countries where the app is not in a chart are not shown, so small markets may be missing.

Top chart positions

as of 14 Oct

Chart	Country	Rank	Change
Trending · News & magazines	GB	#13	▼ 1
Top free · News & magazines	GB	#24	▲ 1

App manifest

Read this app's manifest from Google Play: permissions, declared SDKs, components and AdMob app ID. Saved analysis appears here automatically.

Data safety

declared by the developer on Google Play

No data shared with third parties
Collects data Location, Personal info and 4 others
Data is encrypted in transit
You can ask for your data to be deleted

This is the developer's own declaration, summarised from the Play listing. The permissions below show what the app is technically able to access.

Permissions

7 in 2 groups

0 Sensitive3 Notable4 Routine

Wi-Fi connection informationRoutine1

Access to details about Wi-Fi networks your device sees or uses

See whether Wi-Fi is on and details of the network you are connected toview Wi-Fi connections · ACCESS_WIFI_STATE

OtherNotable6

Access to miscellaneous device features that don't fit other categories

See Bluetooth settings and connect to paired devices like headphones, speakers or watchespair with Bluetooth devices · BLUETOOTH
Start itself automatically as soon as your phone finishes turning onrun at startup · RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
Keep your phone's processor or screen from going to sleep, which can use more batteryprevent device from sleeping · WAKE_LOCK
Check whether you are online and whether you use Wi-Fi or mobile dataview network connections · ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
Connect to the internet to load content and send datafull network access · INTERNET
Receive push messages sent from the app's servers over the internetreceive data from Internet · com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE

Sensitive = can reach personal data, location, camera/mic or act on your behalf. Notable = changes how your device behaves. Routine = normal for almost every app. Source: Google Play's permission list for all versions of this app.

Store listing

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Full description

THE INDEPENDENT APP. Our world faces a crisis of truth and trust, from AI deepfakes to misinformation and hidden agendas. Become an Independent Member and stand with us in the fight against distortion, division and dogma. You’ll join a growing community who value trusted journalism, diverse perspectives and the freedom to make up their own minds. Understand the stories behind the headlines, enjoy exclusive analysis, put your questions to our journalists, and so much more. Independent thinkers welcome. YOUR NEWS, YOUR WAY Customisable newsfeed - Follow the topics, issues and writers that matter most to you. 80% fewer ads - Enjoy a cleaner, faster experience across all articles. Choose All Access membership for a completely ad-free experience Commenting - Join the conversation directly in the app and see what other members are saying. Seamless access - Your membership works across app and web. PODCASTS, VIDEO & EXCLUSIVE ANALYSIS Listen to Independent podcasts in the app or on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Watch interviews, explainers and behind‑the‑scenes reporting. All Access members unlock bonus episodes and extended interviews. PUZZLES TO UNWIND Challenge yourself with daily puzzles designed to keep your mind sharp. Crosswords Sudoku Word games Quick daily challenges MEMBER EVENTS & EXPERIENCES Go behind the headlines with live discussions, Q&As and special events featuring Independent journalists and expert guests. All Access members receive priority invitations and exclusive access. THE DAILY DIGITAL NEWSPAPER Wake up to your digital edition every morning. Browse the day’s stories in a familiar newspaper layout - available exclusively with All Access membership. Choose Standard Access or All Access membership in‑app and get behind the headlines with unique analysis, exclusive access to our trusted journalists, and so much more. Already an Independent Member? Log in with your existing membership credentials to continue reading across all devices. Click https://www.independent.co.uk/service/terms-and-conditions-subscriptions-a7357841.html to view our full T&Cs

What's new

Join a growing community of independent thinkers and get behind the headlines with unique analysis, exclusive access to our trusted journalists, and so much more. Choose Standard Access for fewer ads and core features, or go All Access for ad‑free reading, bonus content, priority events and the Daily Digital Newspaper.

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