Global Times Android
Global Times gets 500+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, September 2026, rounded down to a band).
Global Times is #3 in News & Magazines Free on Google Play in India and charting in 3 of 15 countries we track.
Updated 27 Sep 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
Global Times at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data, 2026-09-27. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
The Global Times app is a free English-language news platform from China's state-affiliated media outlet, targeting readers seeking domestic and international news with a Chinese perspective. The app currently ranks #3 in the News & Magazines Free category globally, with notable positions of #5 in the UAE and #55 in the US, indicating strong regional traction in the Middle East alongside moderate visibility in Western markets.
Similar apps: South China Morning Post, CGTN, Xinhua News Agency
Global Times on Google Play
App details
Tech stack
Trackers and permissions of build v2.4.5, from the εxodus privacy report (CC BY-SA).
Global Times downloads
Worldwide, per day, and installs to date. The band is open; the exact number is free with an account.
How this is calculated
Where Global Times's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
Retention · share of new users still active
Time spent · per daily user
How this is calculated
Business model: Ad-led
How Global Times makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
Where it ranks on Google Play
Every top 200 chart it appears in across 15 countries.
| Country | Charts | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 🇮🇳 India | News & MagazinesFree | #3 |
| 🇺🇸 United States | News & MagazinesFree | #55 |
| 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | News & MagazinesFree | #5 |
Apps near Global Times on the chart
🇮🇳 News & Magazines Free, around #3.
Ratings
Google Play, worldwide.
About Global Times
With a remarkable readership, both in China and across the globe, the Global Times provides sharp and innovative reporting, unique and perceptive analysis as well as featured videos and multimedia products.
Download the app as it will offer you
Editorial:
Original analysis on hotly debated topics — forthright, unique and striking voice of China
Hu says:
Sharp video comments
Opinion:
Thought-provoking views
China:
A window delving deeper into the most important domestic and international events and trends, chronicling the rise of today’s China
Business:
Momentous issues from the financial world and insightful opinions from a China-focused angle
World:
Doorway to international affairs bringing global stories with a unique Chinese perspective
Arts:
Sophisticated stories on design, cuisine, fashion, art, movies/TVs, travel, celebrities and health
Infographics:
News in diagrams and numbers
Sports:
All the latest updates from the world sporting arena
To know more, please visit our website: www.globaltimes.cn, join our Facebook page: @globaltimesnews, and follow our Twitter handle: @globaltimesnews.