Inshorts - News in 60 words
Read latest news from your favorite sources on India's Highest Rated News App
- Total installs
- 38,484,303
- Installs / day
- +7.4K
- Rating
- 3.9★
- Released
- 3 Sept 2013
- Last update
- 9 Oct 2026
- Countries
- —
exact · Play shows 10,000,000+
since last crawl
615.3K ratings · 2K reviews
13.1y ago
v6.12.37 · 3d ago
not checked yet
Install history
exact counter from Google PlayInstalls per day · last 90 days
Change timeline
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
Availability has not been checked for this app yet. “Check all countries” looks the app up in about 140 Google Play storefronts and shows where it is live, listed but not installable, or missing — plus any country-specific (custom) store listings.
Top countries
estimate · charts of 12 OctMost downloads likely come from 🇮🇳 India (~62%), out of 107 countries where it is charted.
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 12 Oct| Chart | Country | Rank | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top free · News & magazines | IN | #12 | ▼ 2 |
| Top free · News & magazines | DK | #16 | ▼ 1 |
| Top free · News & magazines | GR | #16 | ▼ 1 |
| Top free · News & magazines | HU | #16 | ▼ 1 |
| Top free · News & magazines | IE | #16 | ▼ 1 |
| Top free · News & magazines | AL | #17 | ▼ 1 |
| Top free · News & magazines | BG | #17 | ▼ 1 |
| Top free · News & magazines | BY | #17 | ▼ 1 |
| Top free · News & magazines | CY | #17 | ▼ 1 |
| Top free · News & magazines | CZ | #17 | ▼ 1 |
| Top free · News & magazines | EE | #17 | ▼ 1 |
| Top free · News & magazines | FI | #17 | ▼ 1 |
| Top free · News & magazines | GH | #17 | ▼ 1 |
| Top free · News & magazines | HK | #17 | ▼ 1 |
| Top free · News & magazines | HR | #17 | ▼ 1 |
| Top free · News & magazines | KG | #17 | ▼ 1 |
| Top free · News & magazines | LT | #17 | ▼ 1 |
| Top free · News & magazines | LU | #17 | ▼ 1 |
| Top free · News & magazines | LV | #17 | ▼ 1 |
| Top free · News & magazines | MM | #17 | = |
| Top free · News & magazines | MO | #17 | = |
| Top free · News & magazines | MT | #17 | ▼ 1 |
| Top free · News & magazines | NO | #17 | = |
| Top free · News & magazines | NP | #17 | = |
| Top free · News & magazines | PH · 11 Oct | #17 | — |
| Top free · News & magazines | RO | #17 | ▼ 1 |
| Top free · News & magazines | RS | #17 | ▼ 1 |
| Top free · News & magazines | SI | #17 | ▼ 1 |
| Top free · News & magazines | SK | #17 | ▼ 1 |
| Top free · News & magazines | AE | #18 | ▼ 1 |
| Top free · News & magazines | AG | #18 | ▼ 1 |
| Top free · News & magazines | AM | #18 | ▼ 1 |
| Top free · News & magazines | AO | #18 | ▼ 1 |
| Top free · News & magazines | AT | #18 | ▼ 1 |
| Top free · News & magazines | AW | #18 | ▼ 1 |
| Top free · News & magazines | AZ | #18 | ▼ 1 |
| Top free · News & magazines | BA | #18 | ▼ 1 |
| Top free · News & magazines | BF | #18 | ▼ 1 |
| Top free · News & magazines | BH | #18 | ▼ 1 |
| Top free · News & magazines | BJ | #18 | ▼ 1 |
| Top free · News & magazines | BO | #18 | ▼ 1 |
| Top free · News & magazines | BS | #18 | ▼ 1 |
| Top free · News & magazines | BW | #18 | ▼ 1 |
| Top free · News & magazines | BZ | #18 | ▼ 1 |
| Top free · News & magazines | CH | #18 | ▼ 1 |
| Top free · News & magazines | CI | #18 | ▼ 1 |
| Top free · News & magazines | CL | #18 | ▼ 1 |
| Top free · News & magazines | CM | #18 | ▼ 1 |
| Top free · News & magazines | CR | #18 | ▼ 1 |
| Top free · News & magazines | CV | #18 | ▼ 1 |
| Top free · News & magazines | DO | #18 | ▼ 1 |
| Top free · News & magazines | EC | #18 | ▼ 1 |
| Top free · News & magazines | FJ | #18 | ▼ 1 |
| Top free · News & magazines | GA | #18 | ▼ 1 |
| Top free · News & magazines | GE | #18 | ▼ 1 |
| Top free · News & magazines | GT | #18 | ▼ 1 |
| Top free · News & magazines | GW | #18 | ▼ 1 |
| Top free · News & magazines | HN | #18 | ▼ 1 |
| Top free · News & magazines | HT | #18 | ▼ 1 |
| Top free · News & magazines | IS | #18 | ▼ 1 |
Show all 60 chart positions
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 3 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
17 in 7 groups5 Sensitive6 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
- Use your camera to take photos and record videos
- Record sound using your phone's microphone
- Get sign-in tokens for accounts saved on your phone to use online services
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
CameraSensitive1
Access to your camera to take photos and record video
- Use your camera to take photos and record videostake pictures and videos ·
CAMERA
MicrophoneSensitive1
Access to your phone's microphone to record sound
- Record sound using your phone's microphonerecord audio ·
RECORD_AUDIO
PhoneNotable1
Access to phone calls, call history, and voicemail
- See your phone number, device IDs, whether a call is active, and the other caller's numberread phone status and identity ·
READ_PHONE_STATE
Device ID & call informationNotable1
Access to your phone's identifiers, mobile network details, and call status
- See your phone number, device IDs, whether a call is active, and the other caller's numberread phone status and identity ·
READ_PHONE_STATE
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
OtherSensitive10
Access to miscellaneous device features that don't fit other categories
- Get sign-in tokens for accounts saved on your phone to use online servicesuse accounts on the device ·
USE_CREDENTIALS - Change how your phone connects to networks, like switching connections on or offchange network connectivity ·
CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE - Change volume and choose which speaker or headset plays soundchange your audio settings ·
MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS - 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
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
Inshorts is India’s highest-rated news app that brings you the latest and best stories from national and international sources, all summarized in just 60 words or less. Stay informed without the clutter: no opinions, no extra noise, only facts that matter. Whether it’s government policies, stock market updates, or the latest Bollywood gossip, Inshorts keeps you updated in seconds. Now available in English and Hindi.
Now browse multiple features with ease.
My Feed
Short, crisp, and personalized news updates.
Browse bite-sized 60-word news summaries for quick updates
Tap anytime to read the original full story
Get a feed of stories, videos and updates tailored to your interests
Finance Feed
Get latest Finance and Business news
See live stock prices as you read news
Track the latest market insights, top gainers/losers, and company updates
Build your own watchlist for personalized tracking
News Categories
Explore a wide variety: India, politics, entertainment, business, technology, startups, world, sports, lifestyle, and more
Always get the best from multiple trusted sources
Insights
Quick explainers that add background and relevance to big stories
Simplify complex topics into bite-sized easy to read insights
Live Cricket Updates and Scores
Follow the latest match scores, highlights, and news
Instant cricket coverage alongside your daily news
Video Shorts
Watch video news updates on trending topics
A visual-first way to stay informed on the go
Bookmark and Share
Save stories to read later
Share instantly on WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Reddit, Email, and more
Read Offline
Access saved stories anytime — even without internet
Inshorts is the fastest way to stay updated with current affairs, and is also the perfect companion for preparing for competitive exams like UPSC, CAT, XAT, and government job exams.
Loved by millions:
Google: Best Apps of 2015
Times of India: “Made for India to simplify your life”
Buzzfeed: “Makes Indian student’s life easier”
Read in short, save your time, and never miss what’s happening around you. Download Inshorts today and reinvent the way you read news.
Inshorts requires the following permissions. Your privacy is critical for us and the app never uses photos, videos and other media files, makes calls, sends messages or saves and/or distributes device information.
Photos/Media Files: The app needs access to the device's storage to save the representational images, so that you have a good experience even without internet connectivity. This is also needed to send the image along with the text when you share a short.
Device Information: The app needs the Device ID to identify and solve technical issues.
Support: [email protected]
Terms of Use: http://www.inshorts.com/android/tnc
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