NYTimes Downloads & RevenueNYTimes: US and World News · App Store & Google Play
NYTimes: US and World News gets 50k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, November 2026, rounded down to a band).
NYTimes: US and World News by The New York Times Company is on App Store and Google Play. Active Users (MAU & DAU), Downloads, rankings, keywords, revenue, and rating totals.
NYTimes: US and World News update history & changes
Last change · 86 events since 10 May 2010Full timeline ↓Full timeline · 86 events
- 🚀NYTimes: US and World News: now shown next to The Wall Street Journal News, The Atlantic Magazine, The Guardian - US & World News +2 moreiOSthe store's “similar apps” for it changed: who it's seen as competing with
- 🌟NYTimes: US and World News featured by AppleiOSapps · CA, GB, IN
- 🌟NYTimes: US and World News featured by AppleiOSapps · CA, GB, IN
- 🌟NYTimes: US and World News featured by AppleiOSapps · CA, GB, IN
- 📈NYTimes: US and World News entered the top 10 in 2 chartsAndroidTop Free · News & Magazines · BR · Top Grossing · News & Magazines · IT
- 📈NYTimes: US and World News new best rank in the overall chart: #21AndroidTop Free · All Apps · US
- 🌟NYTimes: US and World News featured by AppleiOSapps · CA, GB, IN
- 📈NYTimes: US and World News hit #1iOSTop Grossing · Magazines & Newspapers · AU
- 📈NYTimes: US and World News hit #1AndroidTop Free · News & Magazines · US
- 📈NYTimes: US and World News entered the top 10AndroidTop Free · News & Magazines · DE
- 📈NYTimes: US and World News entered the top 100AndroidTop Free · All Apps · US
- 📈NYTimes: US and World News new best rank in the overall chart: #23AndroidTop Free · All Apps · US
- 🌟NYTimes: US and World News featured by AppleiOSapps · CA, GB, IN, US
- 🎉NYTimes: US and World News in-app event: Election Coverage, UnlockediOSLIVE EVENT · until 1 Dec
- 📦NYTimes: US and World News updated to version 11.98.2AndroidThis version includes general bug fixes and improvements. Reach out at [email protected] with any questions, comments or other feedback.
- 📈NYTimes: US and World News entered the top 10 in 3 chartsAndroidTop Free · News & Magazines · AE · Top Free · News & Magazines · NL · Top Free · News & Magazines · TH
- 📦NYTimes: US and World News updated to version 11.98.1iOSThis version has general bug fixes and improvements.
For any questions, feedback or concerns please reach out to [email protected]. - 🌟NYTimes: US and World News featured by AppleiOSapps · CA, GB, IN, US
- 📈NYTimes: US and World News entered the top 10 in 5 chartsiOSTop Free · News · AE · Top Free · News · BR · Top Free · News · KR · Top Free · Magazines & Newspapers · SA · +1 more
- 📈NYTimes: US and World News hit #1 in 4 chartsiOSTop Free · Magazines & Newspapers · AU · Top Free · Magazines & Newspapers · DE · Top Free · Magazines & Newspapers · KR · Top Grossing · News · RU
- ✏️NYTimes: US and World News added hidden keywords: leminoiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 🌟NYTimes: US and World News featured by AppleiOSapps · CA, GB, IN, US
- 📈NYTimes: US and World News hit #1 in 2 chartsiOSTop Free · Magazines & Newspapers · GB · Top Free · News · US
- ✏️NYTimes: US and World News added hidden keywords: listsiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 🌟NYTimes: US and World News featured by AppleiOSapps · CA, GB, IN, US
- 🌟NYTimes: US and World News featured by AppleiOSapps · CA, GB, IN, US
- 🌟NYTimes: US and World News featured by AppleiOSapps · CA, GB, IN, US
- 📈NYTimes: US and World News new best rank in the overall chart: #81AndroidTop Grossing · All Apps · US
- 📈NYTimes: US and World News new best rank in the overall chart: #82AndroidTop Grossing · All Apps · US
- 🎉NYTimes: US and World News in-app event: Election Coverage, UnlockediOSLIVE EVENT · until 5 Nov
- ✏️NYTimes: US and World News added hidden keywords: coverageiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 📈NYTimes: US and World News new best rank in the overall chart: #85AndroidTop Grossing · All Apps · US
- ✏️NYTimes: US and World News added hidden keywords: coverageiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 📦NYTimes: US and World News updated to version 11.98.0iOSThis version has general bug fixes and improvements.
For any questions, feedback or concerns please reach out to [email protected]. - 📈NYTimes: US and World News new best rank in the overall chart: #86AndroidTop Grossing · All Apps · US
- ✏️NYTimes: US and World News added hidden keywords: economistiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- ✏️NYTimes: US and World News added hidden keywords: financialiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- ✏️NYTimes: US and World News added hidden keywords: headlinesiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 📦NYTimes: US and World News updated to version 11.98.0AndroidThis version includes general bug fixes and improvements. Reach out at [email protected] with any questions, comments or other feedback.
- ✏️NYTimes: US and World News: description updatediOS· 8 countries
- 📦NYTimes: US and World News updated to version 11.97.0AndroidThis version includes general bug fixes and improvements. Reach out at [email protected] with any questions, comments or other feedback.
- 📦NYTimes: US and World News updated to version 11.97.0iOSFind audio and shows you’ve queued on the You tab.
For any questions, feedback or concerns please reach out to [email protected]. - ✏️NYTimes: US and World News added hidden keywords: economist, favorite, subscribers, magazinesiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 📦NYTimes: US and World News: now updating weeklyAndroid4 updates in 30 days, after a quiet two months
- ✏️NYTimes: US and World News: renamediOSNYTimes: US and Global News → NYTimes: US and World News · 8 countries
- 📈NYTimes: US and World News entered the top 10AndroidTop Grossing · News & Magazines · ES
- 📦NYTimes: US and World News updated to version 11.96.0iOSThis version has general bug fixes and improvements.
For any questions, feedback or concerns please reach out to [email protected]. - 📦NYTimes: US and World News: now updating weeklyiOS4 updates in 30 days, after a quiet two months
- 📦NYTimes: US and World News updated to version 11.96.0AndroidFind audio and shows you’ve queued on the You tab. Reach out at [email protected] with any questions, comments or other feedback.
- 📈NYTimes: US and World News entered the top 10AndroidTop Grossing · News & Magazines · NL
- 📈NYTimes: US and World News entered the top 10 in 7 chartsAndroidTop Free · News & Magazines · ES · Top Free · News & Magazines · GB · Top Grossing · News & Magazines · MX · Top Grossing · News & Magazines · SE · +3 more
- ✏️NYTimes: US and World News: keywords changediOS· US
- 📈NYTimes: US and World News hit #1iOSTop Free · Magazines & Newspapers · CA
- ✏️NYTimes: US and World News: new screenshotsAndroid8 screenshots (was 8) · US
- 📦NYTimes: US and World News updated to version 11.95.0iOSThis version has general bug fixes and improvements.
For any questions, feedback or concerns please reach out to [email protected]. - 📦NYTimes: US and World News updated to version 11.95.0AndroidThis version includes general bug fixes and improvements. Reach out at [email protected] with any questions, comments or other feedback.
- 📦NYTimes: US and World News updated to version 11.94.0iOSThis version has general bug fixes and improvements.
For any questions, feedback or concerns please reach out to [email protected]. - 🎉NYTimes: US and World News in-app event: Election Coverage, UnlockediOSLIVE EVENT · until 5 Nov
- ✏️NYTimes: US and World News added hidden keywords: favourites, podcastiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 📈NYTimes: US and World News hit #1iOSTop Grossing · Magazines & Newspapers · KR
- ✏️NYTimes: US and World News added hidden keywords: magazine, magazinesiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- ✏️NYTimes: US and World News added hidden keywords: nyt, journalists, magazineiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 🌟NYTimes: US and World News featured by AppleiOSapps · CA, GB, IN
- 🌟NYTimes: US and World News featured by AppleiOSapps · CA, GB, IN
- 📈NYTimes: US and World News hit #1iOSTop Free · Magazines & Newspapers · US
- ✏️NYTimes: US and World News added hidden keywords: newspapers, mediapart, coverage, joyn +1 moreiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 🌟NYTimes: US and World News featured by AppleiOSapps · CA, GB, IN
- 📈NYTimes: US and World News hit #1iOSTop Grossing · Magazines & Newspapers · IN
- 📦NYTimes: US and World News updated to version 11.94.0AndroidThis version includes general bug fixes and improvements. Reach out at [email protected] with any questions, comments or other feedback.
- ✏️NYTimes: US and World News added hidden keywords: economist, herald, politics, australian +4 moreiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 🌟NYTimes: US and World News featured by AppleiOSapps · CA, GB, IN
- 📈NYTimes: US and World News entered the top 10AndroidTop Free · News & Magazines · AU
- 🌟NYTimes: US and World News featured by AppleiOSapps · CA, GB, IN
- 📈NYTimes: US and World News hit #1 in 3 chartsiOSTop Grossing · Magazines & Newspapers · CA · Top Free · Magazines & Newspapers · FR · Top Grossing · Magazines & Newspapers · SA
- 📈NYTimes: US and World News entered the top 10AndroidTop Grossing · News & Magazines · BR
- 🌟NYTimes: US and World News featured by AppleiOSapps · CA, GB, IN
- 🆕NYTimes: US and World News first spotted by AppInsiderAndroidUnited States
- 🆕NYTimes: US and World News first spotted by AppInsideriOS#50 in Top Free · News · Japan
- 🌟NYTimes: US and World News featured by Apple: “DEEP DIVE”iOStoday · CA, GB, IN
- 🎉NYTimes: US and World News in-app event: Best TV Shows of the CenturyiOSPREMIERE · until 16 Oct
- 📦NYTimes: US and World News version 11.93.0iOSNo release notes
- 📦NYTimes: US and World News version 11.93.0AndroidThis version includes general bug fixes and improvements. Reach out at [email protected] with any questions, comments or other feedback.
- 🎉NYTimes: US and World News in-app event: Unlock your first month.iOSMAJOR UPDATE · until 4 Oct
- 🆕NYTimes: US and World News released on the App StoreiOS
- 🆕NYTimes: US and World News released on Google PlayAndroid
Collected from the stores by AppInsider since we first spotted the app. Dates are when we saw each change.
Magazines & Newspapers GrossingNYTimes: US and World News at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data, 2026-11-08. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
The New York Times app provides US and global news, multimedia content, and digital games to readers seeking in-depth journalism and live updates. The app dominates the Magazines & Newspapers category by holding #1 free and grossing positions in both the US and Canada, while also ranking highly in international markets like India and Australia.
Similar apps: BBC News, The Guardian, Washington Post
App Store
App details
App privacy Measured
NYTimes: US and World News’s App Store privacy label declares 8 data categories used to track you across other companies’ apps and websites, 10 linked to your identity and 1 collected anonymously.
As declared by the developer on the App Store — Apple requires every app to publish this label. We track changes over time.
Google Play
App details
Tech stack
Trackers and permissions of build v11.77.0, from the εxodus privacy report (CC BY-SA).
NYTimes: US and World News downloads & installs
Both stores, worldwide. Bands are open; exact numbers are free with an account.
| Store | Downloads / day | Lifetime installs |
|---|---|---|
| App Store | 50k+ | 50M+ |
| Google Play | 10k+ | 10M+ Measured |
| Total | 50k+ Confidence | 100M+ Confidence |
How this is calculated
Where NYTimes: US and World News'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
In-app revenue
Worldwide, what users spend before Apple and Google take their fee.
| Store | Per day | Per month | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| App Store | |||
| Google Play | |||
| Total | Confidence | 100% |
Business model: Subscription-led
How NYTimes: US and World News makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
Top in-app purchases · App Store US, most popular first
| 1 | All Access - Monthly subscription | |
| 2 | News - Monthly subscription | |
| 3 | All Access - Monthly subscription | |
| 4 | Basic subscription | |
| 5 | NYTimes.com + Smartphone App | |
| 6 | Basic - Monthly subscription | |
| 7 | Games - Monthly subscription | |
| 8 | News - Monthly subscription | |
| 9 | News subscription | |
| 10 | News - Monthly subscription |
Hidden keywords
NYTimes: US and World News shows up in App Store search (US) for 6 words that appear nowhere in its name, subtitle or developer name, so they are almost certainly in its private keyword field, and it ranks in the top 10 for at least one of them.
Where it ranks now
Both stores, across every country we track.
| Store | Best rank | Charting in | US Top Free | US Top Grossing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| App Store | #1 Magazines & Newspapers Grossing | 15 of 30 countries | #1 | #1 |
| Google Play | #2 News & Magazines Grossing | 23 of 23 countries | #2 | #2 |
Full chart lists: App Store · Google Play.
Review momentum
ⓘ How we measure thisGrowing fastest in 
Brazil ▲ +39% · 
India ▲ +31%
New ratings by country (12)
| Country | New ratings a week | Share | Last 2 weeks vs the 2 before |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 3,310 | 88% | ▼ -11% |
 Canada | 157 | 4% | ▼ -13% |
 United Kingdom | 84 | 2% | ▼ -17% |
 Australia | 76 | 2% | steady |
 Germany | 39 | 1% | ▼ -14% |
 France | 37 | 1% | steady |
| India | 22 | 1% | ▲ +31% |
| Brazil | 21 | 1% | ▲ +39% |
 Italy | 16 | 0% | ▲ +23% |
 Japan | 9.5 | 0% | ▼ -33% |
 South Korea | 5.8 | 0% | ▼ -33% |
 Indonesia | 2.2 | 0% | ▼ -43% |
App Store ratings in the countries we track, 4-week average.
Review 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.
Ratings
Both stores. Store data, measured.
| Store | Rating | Ratings |
|---|---|---|
| App Store | 4.8 ★ | 809k |
| Google Play | 4.7 ★ | 208k 23k written reviews |
| Both stores | 4.8 ★ weighted by ratings | 1M |
What users say about NYTimes: US and World News
From the 200 most recent App Store reviews in the US.
Users express strong frustration with intrusive ads and forced app usage for basic content, particularly during election cycles. Technical issues like scroll position loss, slow performance, and aggressive account verification prompts are also frequent complaints.
Mixed (39% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for good value, and being fun. The main complaints are about price and subscriptions, and ads.
What people like
- Price & subscription: “Please grant me a free subscription,”
- Fun: “Use this app daily for news, entertainment”
- Ease of use: “Times online makes news easy”
- Features & content: “Content excellent, app is buggy”
Common complaints
- Price & subscription: “Don’t bother without paying”
- Ads: “The app is still full of ads!”
- Crashes & bugs: “Worse and worse broken UI”
- Updates: “New update has broken app!”
About NYTimes: US and World News
Not a subscriber yet? Download the app to explore The Times with a month of free news access, including live news updates and in-depth reporting. Plus, enjoy free access to recipes, audio journalism, product reviews, sports coverage and more for your first month in the app. No paywalls. No credit card required.
BREAKING NEWS AND LIVE UPDATES
• Your daily news app to help you stay informed as news breaks.
• Push notifications deliver the latest headlines and developing stories.
• Add widgets and custom alerts to keep up with the latest world news.
ORIGINAL REPORTING AND IN-DEPTH ANALYSIS
• Read, watch and listen to investigative reporting and insights.
• Access global news from 1,700 Times journalists reporting from 150 countries.
• Explore complex stories brought to life through data and visual journalism.
NEWS VIDEOS
• Watch videos for free featuring news reporters, critics and other experts.
• Get closer to the story with videos across news, politics and the midterm elections.
• Understand breaking news, top stories, culture reporting and more, in video.
INFORMED AUDIO NEWS
• Listen to articles, or tune in to daily podcasts like “The Daily” and “The Headlines.”
ARTS, SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND LIFESTYLE COVERAGE
• Discover reporting across arts, culture, fashion, travel and more.
• Stay informed on topics like technology, science and health.
• Explore culture with podcasts like “Modern Love” and “The Interview.”
WORD, VISUAL AND NUMBER GAMES
• Unwind with daily games like the Crossword, Wordle, Connections, the Mini, Spelling Bee and Sudoku.
COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS
• Engage with Times news reporters and readers in our moderated comments section.
• Subscribers can share free-to-read gift articles with anyone.
DIGITAL SUBSCRIPTIONS
Enjoy everything we offer with a New York Times All Access subscription, which includes unlimited access to:
• Investigations, politics, culture and analysis from News.
• Word, visual and number puzzles from Games.
• Recipes, videos, advice and inspiration from Cooking.
• Independent product reviews from Wirecutter.
• In-depth, personalized sports coverage from The Athletic.
BY DOWNLOADING THE NEW YORK TIMES APP, you agree to:
• The New York Times Privacy Policy: https://www.nytimes.com/privacy/privacy-policy
• The New York Times Cookie Policy: https://www.nytimes.com/privacy/cookie-policy
• The New York Times California Privacy Notices: https://www.nytimes.com/privacy/california-notice
• The New York Times Terms of Service: https://www.nytimes.com/content/help/righ
NYTimes: US and World News App Store
NYTimes: US and World News gets 50k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, November 2026, rounded down to a band).
NYTimes: US and World News is #1 in Magazines & Newspapers Grossing in United States and charting in 15 of 30 countries we track.
Updated 9 Nov 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
24 Sep 2026 Magazines & Newspapers GrossingNYTimes: US and World News at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data, 2026-11-08. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
The New York Times app provides US and global news, multimedia content, and digital games to readers seeking in-depth journalism and live updates. The app dominates the Magazines & Newspapers category by holding #1 free and grossing positions in both the US and Canada, while also ranking highly in international markets like India and Australia.
Similar apps: BBC News, The Guardian, Washington Post
NYTimes: US and World News on the App Store
App details
App privacy Measured
NYTimes: US and World News’s App Store privacy label declares 8 data categories used to track you across other companies’ apps and websites, 10 linked to your identity and 1 collected anonymously.
As declared by the developer on the App Store — Apple requires every app to publish this label. We track changes over time.
NYTimes: US and World News 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 NYTimes: US and World News'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
In-app revenue
Worldwide, what users spend in NYTimes: US and World News before Apple and Google take their fee.
How this is calculated
Business model: Subscription-led
How NYTimes: US and World News makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
Top in-app purchases · App Store US, most popular first
| 1 | All Access - Monthly subscription | |
| 2 | News - Monthly subscription | |
| 3 | All Access - Monthly subscription | |
| 4 | Basic subscription | |
| 5 | NYTimes.com + Smartphone App | |
| 6 | Basic - Monthly subscription | |
| 7 | Games - Monthly subscription | |
| 8 | News - Monthly subscription | |
| 9 | News subscription | |
| 10 | News - Monthly subscription |
Hidden keywords
NYTimes: US and World News shows up in App Store search (US) for 6 words that appear nowhere in its name, subtitle or developer name, so they are almost certainly in its private keyword field, and it ranks in the top 10 for at least one of them.
Where it ranks now
Every top chart it appears in across 30 countries.
United Arab Emirates
Saudi ArabiaApps near NYTimes: US and World News on the chart
Magazines & Newspapers Grossing, around #1.
Ratings
App Store, worldwide.
Review momentum
ⓘ How we measure thisGrowing fastest in Brazil ▲ +39% · India ▲ +31%
New ratings by country (12)
| Country | New ratings a week | Share | Last 2 weeks vs the 2 before |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 3,310 | 88% | ▼ -11% |
| Canada | 157 | 4% | ▼ -13% |
| United Kingdom | 84 | 2% | ▼ -17% |
| Australia | 76 | 2% | steady |
| Germany | 39 | 1% | ▼ -14% |
| France | 37 | 1% | steady |
| India | 22 | 1% | ▲ +31% |
| Brazil | 21 | 1% | ▲ +39% |
| Italy | 16 | 0% | ▲ +23% |
| Japan | 9.5 | 0% | ▼ -33% |
| South Korea | 5.8 | 0% | ▼ -33% |
| Indonesia | 2.2 | 0% | ▼ -43% |
App Store ratings in the countries we track, 4-week average.
Review 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 NYTimes: US and World News
From the 200 most recent App Store reviews in the US.
Users express strong frustration with intrusive ads and forced app usage for basic content, particularly during election cycles. Technical issues like scroll position loss, slow performance, and aggressive account verification prompts are also frequent complaints.
Mixed (39% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for good value, and being fun. The main complaints are about price and subscriptions, and ads.
What people like
- Price & subscription: “Please grant me a free subscription,”
- Fun: “Use this app daily for news, entertainment”
- Ease of use: “Times online makes news easy”
- Features & content: “Content excellent, app is buggy”
Common complaints
- Price & subscription: “Don’t bother without paying”
- Ads: “The app is still full of ads!”
- Crashes & bugs: “Worse and worse broken UI”
- Updates: “New update has broken app!”
About NYTimes: US and World News
Not a subscriber yet? Download the app to explore The Times with a month of free news access, including live news updates and in-depth reporting. Plus, enjoy free access to recipes, audio journalism, product reviews, sports coverage and more for your first month in the app. No paywalls. No credit card required.
BREAKING NEWS AND LIVE UPDATES
• Your daily news app to help you stay informed as news breaks.
• Push notifications deliver the latest headlines and developing stories.
• Add widgets and custom alerts to keep up with the latest world news.
ORIGINAL REPORTING AND IN-DEPTH ANALYSIS
• Read, watch and listen to investigative reporting and insights.
• Access global news from 1,700 Times journalists reporting from 150 countries.
• Explore complex stories brought to life through data and visual journalism.
NEWS VIDEOS
• Watch videos for free featuring news reporters, critics and other experts.
• Get closer to the story with videos across news, politics and the midterm elections.
• Understand breaking news, top stories, culture reporting and more, in video.
INFORMED AUDIO NEWS
• Listen to articles, or tune in to daily podcasts like “The Daily” and “The Headlines.”
ARTS, SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND LIFESTYLE COVERAGE
• Discover reporting across arts, culture, fashion, travel and more.
• Stay informed on topics like technology, science and health.
• Explore culture with podcasts like “Modern Love” and “The Interview.”
WORD, VISUAL AND NUMBER GAMES
• Unwind with daily games like the Crossword, Wordle, Connections, the Mini, Spelling Bee and Sudoku.
COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS
• Engage with Times news reporters and readers in our moderated comments section.
• Subscribers can share free-to-read gift articles with anyone.
DIGITAL SUBSCRIPTIONS
Enjoy everything we offer with a New York Times All Access subscription, which includes unlimited access to:
• Investigations, politics, culture and analysis from News.
• Word, visual and number puzzles from Games.
• Recipes, videos, advice and inspiration from Cooking.
• Independent product reviews from Wirecutter.
• In-depth, personalized sports coverage from The Athletic.
BY DOWNLOADING THE NEW YORK TIMES APP, you agree to:
• The New York Times Privacy Policy: https://www.nytimes.com/privacy/privacy-policy
• The New York Times Cookie Policy: https://www.nytimes.com/privacy/cookie-policy
• The New York Times California Privacy Notices: https://www.nytimes.com/privacy/california-notice
• The New York Times Terms of Service: https://www.nytimes.com/content/help/righ
Latest updates
Store changes
What NYTimes: US and World News changed on its store page: name, icon, screenshots, price, size, languages, requirements.
More from The New York Times Company
NYTimes: US and Global News Android
NYTimes: US and Global News gets 50k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, November 2026, rounded down to a band).
NYTimes: US and Global News is #2 in News & Magazines Grossing on Google Play in United States and charting in 23 of 23 countries we track.
Updated 9 Nov 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
News & Magazines GrossingNYTimes: US and Global News at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data, 2026-11-08. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
The New York Times app provides global news, multimedia journalism, and lifestyle content to readers seeking in-depth reporting and personalized updates. It consistently ranks #2 in News & Magazines Grossing charts across diverse markets including the US, India, Mexico, and Turkey, indicating strong monetization performance relative to competitors.
Similar apps: BBC News, Reuters, The Guardian
NYTimes: US and Global News on Google Play
App details
Tech stack
Trackers and permissions of build v11.77.0, from the εxodus privacy report (CC BY-SA).
NYTimes: US and Global News 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 NYTimes: US and Global News'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
In-app revenue
Worldwide, what users spend in NYTimes: US and Global News before Apple and Google take their fee.
How this is calculated
Business model: Subscription-led
How NYTimes: US and Global News makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
Top in-app purchases · App Store US, most popular first
| 1 | All Access - Monthly subscription | |
| 2 | News - Monthly subscription | |
| 3 | All Access - Monthly subscription | |
| 4 | Basic subscription | |
| 5 | NYTimes.com + Smartphone App | |
| 6 | Basic - Monthly subscription | |
| 7 | Games - Monthly subscription | |
| 8 | News - Monthly subscription | |
| 9 | News subscription | |
| 10 | News - Monthly subscription |
Where it ranks on Google Play
Every top 200 chart it appears in across 23 countries.
Mexico
Netherlands
Turkey
Thailand
Vietnam
Spain
Sweden
TaiwanApps near NYTimes: US and Global News on the chart
News & Magazines Grossing, around #2.
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 NYTimes: US and Global News
From the 200 most recent Google Play reviews in the US.
Users strongly criticize the app's technical instability, citing frequent crashes, broken scrolling, and intrusive ads that disrupt reading. While some praise the journalism quality, many long-time subscribers are frustrated by poor UX updates, difficult subscription management, and perceived data privacy violations.
Mixed but leaning positive (58% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for its features and content, and good value. The main complaints are about price and subscriptions, and crashes and bugs.
What people like
- Features & content: “Prime content, as customary”
- Price & subscription: “Well worth the subscription”
- Useful: “I use it everyday and highly recommend 👌🏻”
- Fun: “Real news without the entertainment bias seen on the networks”
Common complaints
- Price & subscription: “awful Long time subscriber”
- Crashes & bugs: “The app freezes frequently”
- Ads: “it stops on the ads on purpose”
- Updates: “[Update 22 after my first review.]”
About NYTimes: US and Global News
Download the app to enjoy all of The Times, all in one place: live news updates and in-depth reporting, plus games, recipes, audio journalism, product reviews, sports coverage and more.
BREAKING NEWS AND LIVE UPDATES
- Push notifications deliver the latest headlines and developing stories as they happen.
- Your daily news app that helps you stay informed as news breaks.
- Add widgets and custom alerts to keep up with the latest world news.
ORIGINAL REPORTING AND IN-DEPTH ANALYSIS
- Read, watch and listen to investigative reporting and insights.
- Access global news from 1,700 Times journalists reporting from 150 countries.
- Explore complex stories brought to life through data and visual journalism.
NEWS VIDEOS
- Watch videos featuring news reporters, critics and other experts.
- Get closer to the story with videos across news, politics and the midterm elections.
- Understand breaking news, top stories, culture reporting and more, in video.
INFORMED AUDIO NEWS
- Listen to a variety of audio journalism, including podcasts and narrated articles.
- Tune in to daily podcasts like “The Daily” and “The Headlines.”
ARTS, SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND LIFESTYLE COVERAGE
- Discover reporting across arts, culture, fashion, travel and more.
- Stay informed on topics like technology, science and health.
- Explore culture with podcasts like “Modern Love” and “The Interview.”
SAVE, FOLLOW AND PERSONALIZE
- Easily save and access articles on topics you care about.
- See what’s new for you with personalized recommendations based on your tastes and reading history.
WORD, VISUAL AND NUMBER GAMES
- Unwind with daily games like the Crossword, Wordle, Connections, the Mini, Spelling Bee and Sudoku.
INSPIRING RECIPES
- Explore recipe ideas for easy weeknight dinners, holiday showstoppers and more.
COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS
- Engage with Times news reporters and readers in our moderated comments section.
- Subscribers can share 10 articles per month with anyone.
DIGITAL SUBSCRIPTIONS
Enjoy everything we offer with a New York Times All Access subscription, which includes unlimited access to:
— Investigations, politics, culture and analysis from News
— Word, visual and number puzzles from Games
— Recipes, videos, advice and inspiration from Cooking
— Independent product reviews from Wirecutter
— In-depth, personalized sports coverage from The Athletic
BY DOWNLOADING THE NEW YORK TIMES APP, you agree to:
• The automatic renewal terms stated above.
• The New York Times Privacy Policy: https://www.nytimes.com/privacy/priv
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