Global Times Downloads & RevenueGlobal Times · Google Play
Global Times gets 100+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, November 2026, rounded down to a band).
Global Times is #61 in News & Magazines Free on Google Play in United States and charting in 1 of 23 countries we track.
Updated 11 Nov 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
Full timeline · 5 events
- 📈Global Times entered the top 100Top Free · News & Magazines · TH
- 📈Global Times charting in a new countryThailand
- 🆕Global Times first spotted by AppInsiderUnited States
- 📦Global Times version 2.13.0Updated the video feature and fixed some bugs
- 🆕Global Times released on Google Play
Collected from the stores by AppInsider since we first spotted the app. Dates are when we saw each change.
News & Magazines FreeGlobal Times at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data, 2026-10-01. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
A free English-language news app from the state-affiliated Global Times offering editorial analysis, multimedia content, and reporting on China-centric domestic and international affairs. The app holds a top-10 position in the News & Magazines Free category in both India and the UAE, with a notable presence at #59 in the US market.
Similar apps: South China Morning Post, China Daily, Reuters
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.
Global Times in China
Google Play isn't available in mainland China. Its Chinese Android version on Tencent MyApp (measured, rounded down to a band). Top apps in China
| Tencent MyApp | Global Times | 10k+ lifetime downloads |
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 23 countries.
| Country | Charts | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| United States | News & MagazinesFree | #61 |
Apps near Global Times on the chart
News & Magazines Free, around #61.
Ratings
Google Play, worldwide.
Review momentum
ⓘ How we measure thisReview momentum (0-100) blends how fast the app collects ratings compared with other apps in its category (60%), whether that pace is speeding up (25%) and what recent raters give it (15%; recent stars well below lifetime pull it down). Ratings counts are read daily. A jump usually means a launch, a feature, ads or a new review prompt.
What users say about Global Times
From the 105 most recent Google Play reviews in the US.
Users generally praise the app for providing informative news and a distinct Chinese perspective on global events. However, some reviews are irrelevant spam or express concerns about bias and unexpected installation behavior.
Mixed but leaning positive (72% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). The main complaints are about crashes and bugs, and privacy and spam. Recent reviews are more positive than earlier ones.
Common complaints
- Crashes & bugs: “With the latest update, this app stopped working on my Xperia phone”
- Privacy & data: “I didn't install this app it didn't ask for permissions or nothing”
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.