HackN - Hacker News Reader

Name: HackN - Hacker News Reader
Author: TNBTT

LiveTNBTT5 apps · 2.4K installsNews & MagazinesFreeIn-app purchases: $1.49 per itemcom.tnbtt.hackn

The premium Hacker News client: AI insights, offline reading, and a stunning UI.

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Total installs: 476
Installs / day: +2
Rating: —★
Released: 27 Mar 2026
Last update: 2 Oct 2026
Countries: —

Install history

exact counter from Google Play

30dAll

Installs 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

Country data will be available soon.

We estimate where downloads come from using the app’s position in Google Play’s top charts in about 140 countries. This app is not in any chart we have collected yet; the estimate appears as soon as it is.

Top chart positions

Not in any tracked top chart.

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 Personal info, App activity and 2 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

8 in 2 groups

1 Sensitive2 Notable5 Routine

What this app can do with your phone

Use your camera to take photos and record videos

CameraSensitive1

Access to your camera to take photos and record video

Use your camera to take photos and record videostake pictures and videos · CAMERA

OtherNotable7

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

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
Check with Google Play that you got this app legitimatelyGoogle Play license check · com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE
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

Experience Hacker News like never before. HackN is a high-performance, premium client designed for users who demand speed, aesthetics, and intelligence. HackN reimagines the minimal spirit of Hacker News with a sophisticated design system and state-of-the-art features that transform how you consume technical news and discussions. 🌟 KEY FEATURES 📖 DISTRACTION-FREE READING • Immersive Reader: Convert any external article into a clean, typography-focused view with Sepia and Dark modes. • Deep Threading: Navigate massive discussions effortlessly with color-coded levels and "Jump to Next Root" navigation. • Aesthetic UI: A meticulously crafted glassmorphic design that makes reading a pleasure. 🤖 INTELLIGENCE & AUTOMATION • AI Summaries: Get instant, 3-bullet point summaries of long articles and massive comment sections. • Keyword Watch: Monitor the feed for your favorite topics and receive real-time notifications. • Reading Insights: Visualize your habits with velocity charts and story distribution statistics. 🛡️ BUILT FOR PERFORMANCE • Blazing Fast Search: Integrated Algolia search for near-instant results across millions of archived stories. • Full Offline Mode: Read content and comments anywhere—perfect for flight mode or commuting. • Zero-Lag Experience: Powered by a high-performance local database for lightning-fast scrolling and interactions. 🛠️ POWER USER TOOLS • Custom Gestures: Configure swipe actions to Upvote, Save, or Hide stories at light speed. • Expert Tracker: High-value tools like the Hiring CRM, Expert Tracker, and Sentiment Radar. • Quote & Share: Turn insightful comment snippets into elegant images ready for social sharing. ⚡ UNDOCUMENTED LORE Unlock experimental features inspired by HN history, including "Vouching" for unfairly flagged content, "Shadow-Check" for contributors, and rank transparency badges. Join a community of tech leaders and pioneers. Stay ahead of the curve with the most advanced mobile experience for the industry's most important news source. Download HackN today. Note: HackN is a third-party news reader client for the Hacker News platform. The name "HackN" does not imply any unauthorized access, hacking, or security-related activities. This app is strictly for reading news, articles, and community discussions.

What's new

performance improvements ui fixes and optimized

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