Hastings Direct Insurance

Name: Hastings Direct Insurance
Rating: 4.59 (76632 reviews)
Author: Hastings Direct

LiveHastings Direct1 app · 3.5M installsFinanceFreecom.hastingsdirect.mobile

Manage your car insurance policy 24/7

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Total installs: 3,481,065
Installs / day: +7.7K
Rating: 4.6★
Released: 30 Jul 2018
Last update: 25 Sept 2026
Countries: 1/30

Install history

exact counter from Google Play

30dAll

Installs per day · last 90 days

Change timeline

1 changesFull history

13 Oct 2026 before
Content rating
EveryonePEGI 3

Country availability

Live 1Listed, not installable 29Not listed 0

United Arab Emirates

Argentina

Australia

Bangladesh

Brazil

Canada

Colombia

Germany

Egypt

Spain5.0

France

United Kingdom4.6

Indonesia

India4.6

Italy

Japan

Kenya

South Korea

Mexico

Nigeria

Philippines

Pakistan4.8

Poland

Russia

Saudi Arabia

Thailand

Türkiye

United States2.8

Vietnam

South Africa

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Top countries

estimate · charts of 13 Oct

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

United Kingdom100%#83 Top free · Apps

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 13 Oct

Chart	Country	Rank	Change
Top free · Finance	GB	#9	▼ 3
Trending · Finance	GB	#64	▲ 3
Top free · Apps	GB	#83	▼ 23
Trending · Apps	GB · 11 Oct	#119	—

App manifest

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Data safety

declared by the developer on Google Play

Shares data with third parties Location, Personal info and 3 others
Collects data Personal info and App activity
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

20 in 5 groups

7 Sensitive7 Notable6 Routine

What this app can do with your phone

Know roughly where you are, using mobile towers and Wi-Fi networks
Know your exact location using GPS, Wi-Fi and mobile networks
Read photos, videos, and other files saved in your phone's shared storage
Add, change or delete photos, videos and other files in your phone's storage
Show its own windows or bubbles on top of other apps you are using

LocationSensitive2

Access to where your device is, using GPS or network signals

Know roughly where you are, using mobile towers and Wi-Fi networksapproximate location (network-based) · ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
Know your exact location using GPS, Wi-Fi and mobile networksprecise location (GPS and network-based) · ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION

Photos/Media/FilesSensitive2

Access to photos, videos, music and other files stored on your device

Read photos, videos, and other files saved in your phone's shared storageread the contents of your USB storage · READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Add, change or delete photos, videos and other files in your phone's storagemodify or delete the contents of your USB storage · WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE

StorageSensitive2

Access to files, photos and media saved on your phone's storage

Read photos, videos, and other files saved in your phone's shared storageread the contents of your USB storage · READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Add, change or delete photos, videos and other files in your phone's storagemodify or delete the contents of your USB storage · WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE

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

OtherSensitive13

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

Show its own windows or bubbles on top of other apps you are usingdraw over other apps · SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW
See Bluetooth settings and connect to paired devices like headphones, speakers or watchespair with Bluetooth devices · BLUETOOTH
Turn Bluetooth on or off and find and pair with nearby Bluetooth devicesaccess Bluetooth settings · BLUETOOTH_ADMIN
Temporarily turn off your screen lock, for example to show an incoming calldisable your screen lock · DISABLE_KEYGUARD
Change volume and choose which speaker or headset plays soundchange your audio settings · MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS
Use NFC to talk with tags, cards and readers held close to your phonecontrol Near Field Communication · NFC
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
Make your phone vibratecontrol vibration · VIBRATE
Read Google service settings stored on your deviceread Google service configuration · com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES
Receive push messages sent from the app's servers over the internetreceive data from Internet · com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE

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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

Full description

Welcome to the new Hastings Direct app, which is packed full of features designed to take the hassle out of managing your insurance. You’ll find your policy details and insurance documents as well as contact numbers and claims tips all stored safely and securely in the app to access whenever and wherever you need them. So, whether you want to manage your policy, need help if you’ve broken down or have to make a claim you can get the help you need, quickly. MANAGE YOUR POLICY: - One-click links to important information for your Hastings Direct, Premier, Essentials and YouDrive polices – quick access to your policy number, what you’re covered for, excesses and renewal date* - Something changed? Update your car, address or add a new driver in a few easy steps* - Need more information and hate rummaging through paperwork? Keep all your key documents in one place that’s accessible 24/7* - View your car, home, van and bike policies all in one place - Constantly forgetting passwords? Switch to Touch ID / Face ID or a 6-digit pin - Stay safe - Customise security features and read our privacy policy BREAKDOWN ASSISTANCE: - Get help when you need it most – Hit ‘click to call’ and you’ll connect directly to your breakdown provider CLAIMS: - Need to make a claim? Use the app to register a claim - Got a query about an existing claim? Our app will help you find the answer - Get in touch directly - Send important information to us via email We’re working hard to release lots of exciting new functions to help make your life that little bit easier, so make sure you keep your app updated. If you’ve got any suggestions on how we can improve the app or if you require technical support, please email [email protected]. Disclaimer Minimum Hastings Direct app requirements: - Smartphones with Android 6.0 Marshmallow or newer (no tablets) - Phone must not previously or currently be rooted** *Customers with policies beginning with ‘H’ are automatically redirected to our mobile website to view or change their policy **allowing root access to files which remove all restrictions from the phone Hastings Insurance Services Limited, trading as Hastings Direct, is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (register number 311492).

What's new

To make your experience even better we've made a number of bug fixes and performance improvements.

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