Local News: Headlines & Alerts Android
Local News: Headlines & Alerts gets 1k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, September 2026, rounded down to a band).
Local News: Headlines & Alerts is #15 in News & Magazines Free on Google Play in United States and charting in 2 of 15 countries we track.
Updated 27 Sep 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
DeveloperOpera
CategoryNews & Magazines
PriceFree
Released
Installs5M+
Rating★ 4.5 (29k)
Updated
Content ratingEveryone 10+
Rating
4.5 ★
29k ratings
Measured
Best rank now
#15
News & Magazines FreeMeasured
Local News: Headlines & Alerts on Google Play
App details
App ID
com.opera.app.news.local
Publisher
Opera
Content rating
Everyone 10+
Local News: Headlines & Alerts downloads
Worldwide, per day, and installs to date. The band is open; the exact number is free with an account.
How this is calculated
Google Play shows an exact lifetime install count; downloads per day are its daily change (measured). When Play hasn't refreshed the count, they come from new ratings and Top Free chart positions. Confidence is the chance the real number is within half to double ours.
Where Local News: Headlines & Alerts'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.
Stickiness (DAU / MAU)
how many monthly users open it on a given day
Retention · share of new users still active
Day 1
Day 7
Day 30
Time spent · per daily user
Average time spent Pro
min a day
Sessions a day Pro
Time per session Pro
min
How this is calculated
Monthly users come from lifetime installs across every store, fitted on monthly active user figures companies publish; daily users = monthly × the typical daily/monthly ratio for the category. Confidence is the chance the real number is within half to double ours.
Business model: Ad-led
How Local News: Headlines & Alerts makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
Ads · 133 ad networks
Ads
/mo
of revenue
Where it ranks on Google Play
Every top 200 chart it appears in across 15 countries.
| Country | Charts | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| United States | News & MagazinesFree | #15 |
 Germany | News & MagazinesFree | #10 |
Apps near Local News: Headlines & Alerts on the chart
News & Magazines Free, around #15.
NYTimes: US and Global News#10
CGTN – China Global TV Network#11
Weather & News : Radar, Alerts#12
Citizen: Protect The World#13
FOX News - Daily Breaking News#14
CNN: Live & Breaking News#16
Local News - Latest & Smart#17
Local News: Breaking & Latest#18
NPR: National & Local News#19
SmartNews: Live News & Rewards#20
Ratings
Google Play, worldwide.
Rating
4.5 ★
29k ratings
Measured
Ratings
29k
Measured
Written reviews
2.5k
Measured
What users say about Local News: Headlines & Alerts
From the 100 most recent Google Play reviews in the US.
Mixed but leaning positive (64% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for few ads, and regular updates. The main complaints are about ads, and crashes and bugs. Recent reviews are more positive than earlier ones.
What people like
- Ads: “sometimes too many ads when you are trying to read a story!!”
- Updates: “thanks for the updates!!☺️”
- Ease of use: “I get lost easy this helped me alot”
Common complaints
- Ads: “😡 Please stop with all the Chinese ads!!”
- Crashes & bugs: “nice app but too many news blogs and it Crashes all the time”
About Local News: Headlines & Alerts
Your Ultimate Local News Companion
Stay connected with your community and beyond with Local News: Daily Brew For You, the top news aggregator for U.S. local news enthusiasts. Focused on delivering the latest and most relevant local stories, weather alerts, and events, Local News keeps you updated on everything happening in your area.
Key Features:
Personalized News Feed
Access a diverse range of news categories—politics, crime, sports, entertainment, finance, health, and lifestyle—customized to your interests. Our app aggregates trusted media sources for a tailored news experience.
Instant Push Notifications
Stay informed with real-time notifications on breaking news, local events, and important updates. Receive alerts that matter most to you.
Local Events & Weather Alerts
Explore local events, fairs, and festivals happening this weekend near you. Get timely weather alerts and enjoy local video content. Connect with like-minded neighbors in the comments section.
Trending Stories 360 Digest
Get the full picture, not just the headlines. Trending Stories 360 brings you multi-angle coverage of the world’s most talked-about events in one centralized hub. From diverse perspectives to real-world impacts, we track the stories that matter with daily updates. Whether it's following shifts in Social Security or tracking down the cheapest gas, we provide the summarized insights you need—so you’re always in the know.
Highlight Panel
Want to track special events? The vibrant news highlight panel lets you quickly browse the latest updates on 2025's critical political development. Track evolving stories like the papal transition following Pope Francis' passing and its global aftermath. Custom alerts keep you ahead on cultural events, geopolitical shifts, and viral trends - all unified in your personalized news hub.
Content Creator Network
Content creator? Join the network to publish your own articles, videos, and polls. Share your voice and contribute to the news!
Videos & Clips
Watch news stories in viral videos as they happen. Easily swipe through short, vertical videos personalized to your taste. Catch up on local, political and entertainment news on the go, and save time.
News & Entertainment
Whatever your interests, Local News channels present the quality news and entertaining articles you want. Discover World News, National News and more from newspapers, TV, magazines, digital publications, blogs, vlogs, and adorable dog stories.
Live Video
Access live video coverage of breaking news events. Easily swipe through videos and watch news stories as they happen, whether it’s a trending headline, an in-depth report, or insightful analysis.
Offline Reading
No connection? No problem. Save articles to read later offline, and catch up on news anytime, anywhere. No need to use up your data.
Local News is your go-to source for engaging, comprehensive local coverage. Stay connected with the latest updates and happenings, all tailored to your interests.
Stay connected with your community and beyond with Local News: Daily Brew For You, the top news aggregator for U.S. local news enthusiasts. Focused on delivering the latest and most relevant local stories, weather alerts, and events, Local News keeps you updated on everything happening in your area.
Key Features:
Personalized News Feed
Access a diverse range of news categories—politics, crime, sports, entertainment, finance, health, and lifestyle—customized to your interests. Our app aggregates trusted media sources for a tailored news experience.
Instant Push Notifications
Stay informed with real-time notifications on breaking news, local events, and important updates. Receive alerts that matter most to you.
Local Events & Weather Alerts
Explore local events, fairs, and festivals happening this weekend near you. Get timely weather alerts and enjoy local video content. Connect with like-minded neighbors in the comments section.
Trending Stories 360 Digest
Get the full picture, not just the headlines. Trending Stories 360 brings you multi-angle coverage of the world’s most talked-about events in one centralized hub. From diverse perspectives to real-world impacts, we track the stories that matter with daily updates. Whether it's following shifts in Social Security or tracking down the cheapest gas, we provide the summarized insights you need—so you’re always in the know.
Highlight Panel
Want to track special events? The vibrant news highlight panel lets you quickly browse the latest updates on 2025's critical political development. Track evolving stories like the papal transition following Pope Francis' passing and its global aftermath. Custom alerts keep you ahead on cultural events, geopolitical shifts, and viral trends - all unified in your personalized news hub.
Content Creator Network
Content creator? Join the network to publish your own articles, videos, and polls. Share your voice and contribute to the news!
Videos & Clips
Watch news stories in viral videos as they happen. Easily swipe through short, vertical videos personalized to your taste. Catch up on local, political and entertainment news on the go, and save time.
News & Entertainment
Whatever your interests, Local News channels present the quality news and entertaining articles you want. Discover World News, National News and more from newspapers, TV, magazines, digital publications, blogs, vlogs, and adorable dog stories.
Live Video
Access live video coverage of breaking news events. Easily swipe through videos and watch news stories as they happen, whether it’s a trending headline, an in-depth report, or insightful analysis.
Offline Reading
No connection? No problem. Save articles to read later offline, and catch up on news anytime, anywhere. No need to use up your data.
Local News is your go-to source for engaging, comprehensive local coverage. Stay connected with the latest updates and happenings, all tailored to your interests.