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KQED: Bay Area Culture & News by KQED Inc. is on App Store and Google Play. Active Users (MAU & DAU), Downloads, rankings, keywords, revenue, and rating totals.
KQED: Bay Area Culture & News update history & changes
Last change · 8 events since 30 Sep 2011Full timeline ↓📦iOSUpdated to version 9.26.1🆕iOSFirst spotted by AppInsider📦iOSVersion 9.26.0📈AndroidDropped out of every chart we track🆕AndroidFirst spotted by AppInsider📦AndroidVersion 9.24.0🆕AndroidReleased on Google Play🆕iOSReleased on the App Store
Full timeline · 8 events
- 📦KQED: Bay Area Culture & News updated to version 9.26.1iOSWe're excited to bring you a new release from KQED!
A new and improved onboarding flow to introduce you to all the exciting things KQED has to offer.
Update today and discover content that speaks to you! - 🆕KQED: Bay Area Culture & News first spotted by AppInsideriOSUnited States (found via search)
- 📦KQED: Bay Area Culture & News version 9.26.0iOSWe're excited to bring you a new release from KQED!
A new and improved onboarding flow to introduce you to all the exciting things KQED has to offer.
Update today and discover content that speaks to you! - 📈KQED: Bay Area Culture & News dropped out of every chart we trackAndroidLast seen 6 Oct
- 🆕KQED: Bay Area Culture & News first spotted by AppInsiderAndroidUnited States
- 📦KQED: Bay Area Culture & News version 9.24.0AndroidWe're excited to bring you a new release from KQED!
Curated navigation menu
- The Home page now features a topic menu, allowing you to navigate to specific content with ease
Share Live Radio segments with others
- When you use the live radio search feature, you can now share the segments from your search results with your friends!
Even more minor improvements and bug fixes!
Update today and discover content that speaks to you!… more - 🆕KQED: Bay Area Culture & News released on Google PlayAndroid
- 🆕KQED: Bay Area Culture & News released on the App StoreiOS
Collected from the stores by AppInsider since we first spotted the app. Dates are when we saw each change.
Rating
4.9 ★
10k ratings, both stores
Measured
Best rank now
#189
App Store · 
News Free
News FreeMeasured
App Store
App details
App ID
466558955
Publisher
KQED Inc.
Publisher country
United States
On the store since
Sep 2011
15 years on the store
Minimum OS
iOS 16.0+
iPhone 8 and later
Devices
iPhone · iPad
Universal purchase
Content rating
17+
Languages
1
EN
Size
107 MB
Also listed in
Entertainment
Google Play
App details
App ID
org.kqed.android
Publisher
KQED Inc.
Publisher country
United States
Content rating
Everyone
KQED: Bay Area Culture & News downloads & installs
Both stores, worldwide. Bands are open; exact numbers are free with an account.
| Store | Downloads / day | Lifetime installs |
|---|---|---|
| App Store | – | – |
| Google Play | – | 50k+ Measured |
| Total | – | 50k+ Confidence |
How this is calculated
App Store: chart positions and rating growth per country, anchored on its own Android downloads; lifetime from ratings worldwide × installs per rating. Google Play: the daily change in its exact install count. The total adds every store.
Where KQED: Bay Area Culture & News's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Where it ranks now
Both stores, across every country we track.
| Store | Best rank | Charting in | US Top Free | US Top Grossing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| App Store | #189 News Free | 1 of 30 countries | #189 | – |
| Google Play | – | 0 of 23 countries | – | – |
Full chart lists: App Store · Google Play.
Ratings
Both stores. Store data, measured.
| Store | Rating | Ratings |
|---|---|---|
| App Store | 4.9 ★ | 9.4k |
| Google Play | 4.7 ★ | 835 401 written reviews |
| Both stores | 4.9 ★ weighted by ratings | 10k |
About KQED: Bay Area Culture & News
Personalize your experience with the topics that interest you most. Stream live TV and radio, follow original podcasts and video series, and get notified when your favorite shows air, all in one simple-to-use app.
It’s all free, thanks to the generous support of our members.
Trustworthy Local News
At one of California’s largest newsrooms, our mission is to cut through the noise and be your source for quality, trustworthy local news coverage. Your daily local feed of Bay Area news, video, and audio bites keeps you up-to-date on the subjects that matter to you. Bookmark the stories that catch your eye, then dig deeper into the content at your convenience.
Listen to Live Radio
KQED is NPR’s member station for the Bay Area. Enjoy programs like Forum, The California Report, Morning Edition, and All Things Considered. Visit the Radio Schedule to catch-up on shows you missed from the past 24 hours. You can also set reminders to be alerted when your favorite programs are about to air. Sustaining members can listen to the Pledge-Free Stream during our fundraising drives. Sign in or create a KQED account to enjoy this benefit.
Watch Live TV
Stream original KQED produced programs like Check, Please! Bay Area and Brokenwood Mysteries as well as PBS & ABT content like NOVA, PBS News Hour, and BBC America, as well as children’s shows like Sesame Street and Arthur – all on our free live stream of KQED Public Television 9. Use the in-app TV schedule to set up notifications for when favorite programs are about to air.
Discover Original KQED Video Programs
Dive into KQED original video programming like our award-winning “If Cities Could Dance,” explore big scientific mysteries by going incredibly small with “Deep Look,” a ultra-HD (4K) wildlife & nature series, and explore the latest new programs that we're continually developing.
KQED Live Events
Be in-the-know about KQED hosted events. From concerts and demo’s by Bay Area artists and chefs, to guest speakers and movie screenings, KQED Live brings your community together for uniquely Bay Area experiences. With its reminder option, the new KQED app can make sure you’re on top of the latest happenings.
KQED Original Podcasts
Immerse yourself in stories that reflect and affect your community with KQED podcasts like Bay Curious and Rightnowish, keep up on California news with The California Report Magazine, or escape with a thriller like Spooked, an exploration of the supernatural in the everyday world.
Download episodes to your device to enjoy when you’re on-the-go.
Signing in has its benefits
Signed in KQED donor members can access their member card to enjoy KQED benefits and discounts at venues and businesses throughout the Bay Area. All signed in users can save and download content to enjoy at a time that works for you. Signed-in users also benefit from a personalized experience where the topics you choose to follow are remembered and prioritized for you in your feed.
We aim to serve our entire
It’s all free, thanks to the generous support of our members.
Trustworthy Local News
At one of California’s largest newsrooms, our mission is to cut through the noise and be your source for quality, trustworthy local news coverage. Your daily local feed of Bay Area news, video, and audio bites keeps you up-to-date on the subjects that matter to you. Bookmark the stories that catch your eye, then dig deeper into the content at your convenience.
Listen to Live Radio
KQED is NPR’s member station for the Bay Area. Enjoy programs like Forum, The California Report, Morning Edition, and All Things Considered. Visit the Radio Schedule to catch-up on shows you missed from the past 24 hours. You can also set reminders to be alerted when your favorite programs are about to air. Sustaining members can listen to the Pledge-Free Stream during our fundraising drives. Sign in or create a KQED account to enjoy this benefit.
Watch Live TV
Stream original KQED produced programs like Check, Please! Bay Area and Brokenwood Mysteries as well as PBS & ABT content like NOVA, PBS News Hour, and BBC America, as well as children’s shows like Sesame Street and Arthur – all on our free live stream of KQED Public Television 9. Use the in-app TV schedule to set up notifications for when favorite programs are about to air.
Discover Original KQED Video Programs
Dive into KQED original video programming like our award-winning “If Cities Could Dance,” explore big scientific mysteries by going incredibly small with “Deep Look,” a ultra-HD (4K) wildlife & nature series, and explore the latest new programs that we're continually developing.
KQED Live Events
Be in-the-know about KQED hosted events. From concerts and demo’s by Bay Area artists and chefs, to guest speakers and movie screenings, KQED Live brings your community together for uniquely Bay Area experiences. With its reminder option, the new KQED app can make sure you’re on top of the latest happenings.
KQED Original Podcasts
Immerse yourself in stories that reflect and affect your community with KQED podcasts like Bay Curious and Rightnowish, keep up on California news with The California Report Magazine, or escape with a thriller like Spooked, an exploration of the supernatural in the everyday world.
Download episodes to your device to enjoy when you’re on-the-go.
Signing in has its benefits
Signed in KQED donor members can access their member card to enjoy KQED benefits and discounts at venues and businesses throughout the Bay Area. All signed in users can save and download content to enjoy at a time that works for you. Signed-in users also benefit from a personalized experience where the topics you choose to follow are remembered and prioritized for you in your feed.
We aim to serve our entire
KQED: Bay Area Culture & News App Store
KQED: Bay Area Culture & News is #189 in News Free in United States and charting in 1 of 30 countries we track.
Updated 8 Nov 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
DeveloperKQED Inc.
CategoryNews
PriceFree
Released
Rating★ 4.9 (9.4k)
Version9.26.1
Age rating17+
First seen by us 22 Oct 2026
22 Oct 2026Rating
4.9 ★
9.4k ratings
Measured
Best rank now
#189
News FreeMeasured
KQED: Bay Area Culture & News on the App Store
App details
App ID
466558955
Publisher
KQED Inc.
Publisher country
United States
On the store since
Sep 2011
15 years on the store
Minimum OS
iOS 16.0+
iPhone 8 and later
Devices
iPhone · iPad
Universal purchase
Content rating
17+
Languages
1
EN
Size
107 MB
Also listed in
Entertainment
KQED: Bay Area Culture & 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
Apple publishes no download counts. App Store downloads come from chart positions and daily rating growth per country, calibrated on Google Play install counts; lifetime installs from ratings worldwide × installs per rating. Confidence is the chance the real number is within half to double ours.
Where KQED: Bay Area Culture & News's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Where it ranks now
Every top chart it appears in across 30 countries.
| Country | Charts | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| United States | NewsFree | #189 |
Apps near KQED: Bay Area Culture & News on the chart
News Free, around #189.
Ratings
App Store, worldwide.
Rating
4.9 ★
9.4k ratings
Measured
Ratings
9.4k
Measured
About KQED: Bay Area Culture & News
Personalize your experience with the topics that interest you most. Stream live TV and radio, follow original podcasts and video series, and get notified when your favorite shows air, all in one simple-to-use app.
It’s all free, thanks to the generous support of our members.
Trustworthy Local News
At one of California’s largest newsrooms, our mission is to cut through the noise and be your source for quality, trustworthy local news coverage. Your daily local feed of Bay Area news, video, and audio bites keeps you up-to-date on the subjects that matter to you. Bookmark the stories that catch your eye, then dig deeper into the content at your convenience.
Listen to Live Radio
KQED is NPR’s member station for the Bay Area. Enjoy programs like Forum, The California Report, Morning Edition, and All Things Considered. Visit the Radio Schedule to catch-up on shows you missed from the past 24 hours. You can also set reminders to be alerted when your favorite programs are about to air. Sustaining members can listen to the Pledge-Free Stream during our fundraising drives. Sign in or create a KQED account to enjoy this benefit.
Watch Live TV
Stream original KQED produced programs like Check, Please! Bay Area and Brokenwood Mysteries as well as PBS & ABT content like NOVA, PBS News Hour, and BBC America, as well as children’s shows like Sesame Street and Arthur – all on our free live stream of KQED Public Television 9. Use the in-app TV schedule to set up notifications for when favorite programs are about to air.
Discover Original KQED Video Programs
Dive into KQED original video programming like our award-winning “If Cities Could Dance,” explore big scientific mysteries by going incredibly small with “Deep Look,” a ultra-HD (4K) wildlife & nature series, and explore the latest new programs that we're continually developing.
KQED Live Events
Be in-the-know about KQED hosted events. From concerts and demo’s by Bay Area artists and chefs, to guest speakers and movie screenings, KQED Live brings your community together for uniquely Bay Area experiences. With its reminder option, the new KQED app can make sure you’re on top of the latest happenings.
KQED Original Podcasts
Immerse yourself in stories that reflect and affect your community with KQED podcasts like Bay Curious and Rightnowish, keep up on California news with The California Report Magazine, or escape with a thriller like Spooked, an exploration of the supernatural in the everyday world.
Download episodes to your device to enjoy when you’re on-the-go.
Signing in has its benefits
Signed in KQED donor members can access their member card to enjoy KQED benefits and discounts at venues and businesses throughout the Bay Area. All signed in users can save and download content to enjoy at a time that works for you. Signed-in users also benefit from a personalized experience where the topics you choose to follow are remembered and prioritized for you in your feed.
We aim to serve our entire
It’s all free, thanks to the generous support of our members.
Trustworthy Local News
At one of California’s largest newsrooms, our mission is to cut through the noise and be your source for quality, trustworthy local news coverage. Your daily local feed of Bay Area news, video, and audio bites keeps you up-to-date on the subjects that matter to you. Bookmark the stories that catch your eye, then dig deeper into the content at your convenience.
Listen to Live Radio
KQED is NPR’s member station for the Bay Area. Enjoy programs like Forum, The California Report, Morning Edition, and All Things Considered. Visit the Radio Schedule to catch-up on shows you missed from the past 24 hours. You can also set reminders to be alerted when your favorite programs are about to air. Sustaining members can listen to the Pledge-Free Stream during our fundraising drives. Sign in or create a KQED account to enjoy this benefit.
Watch Live TV
Stream original KQED produced programs like Check, Please! Bay Area and Brokenwood Mysteries as well as PBS & ABT content like NOVA, PBS News Hour, and BBC America, as well as children’s shows like Sesame Street and Arthur – all on our free live stream of KQED Public Television 9. Use the in-app TV schedule to set up notifications for when favorite programs are about to air.
Discover Original KQED Video Programs
Dive into KQED original video programming like our award-winning “If Cities Could Dance,” explore big scientific mysteries by going incredibly small with “Deep Look,” a ultra-HD (4K) wildlife & nature series, and explore the latest new programs that we're continually developing.
KQED Live Events
Be in-the-know about KQED hosted events. From concerts and demo’s by Bay Area artists and chefs, to guest speakers and movie screenings, KQED Live brings your community together for uniquely Bay Area experiences. With its reminder option, the new KQED app can make sure you’re on top of the latest happenings.
KQED Original Podcasts
Immerse yourself in stories that reflect and affect your community with KQED podcasts like Bay Curious and Rightnowish, keep up on California news with The California Report Magazine, or escape with a thriller like Spooked, an exploration of the supernatural in the everyday world.
Download episodes to your device to enjoy when you’re on-the-go.
Signing in has its benefits
Signed in KQED donor members can access their member card to enjoy KQED benefits and discounts at venues and businesses throughout the Bay Area. All signed in users can save and download content to enjoy at a time that works for you. Signed-in users also benefit from a personalized experience where the topics you choose to follow are remembered and prioritized for you in your feed.
We aim to serve our entire
Latest updates
9.26.1
We're excited to bring you a new release from KQED!
A new and improved onboarding flow to introduce you to all the exciting things KQED has to offer.
Update today and discover content that speaks to you!
9.26.0
We're excited to bring you a new release from KQED!
A new and improved onboarding flow to introduce you to all the exciting things KQED has to offer.
Update today and discover content that speaks to you!
KQED: Bay Area Culture & News Android
Not in a tracked Google Play top chart right now.
Updated 8 Nov 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
DeveloperKQED
CategoryNews & Magazines
PriceFree
Released
Installs50k+
Rating★ 4.7 (835)
Updated
Content ratingEveryone
Rating
4.7 ★
835 ratings
Measured
KQED: Bay Area Culture & News on Google Play
App details
App ID
org.kqed.android
Publisher
KQED Inc.
Publisher country
United States
Content rating
Everyone
KQED: Bay Area Culture & 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
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 KQED: Bay Area Culture & News's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Where it ranks on Google Play
Every top 200 chart it appears in across 23 countries.
| Country | Charts | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Not in a Google Play top chart right now. | ||
Ratings
Google Play, worldwide.
Rating
4.7 ★
835 ratings
Measured
Ratings
835
Measured
Written reviews
401
Measured
About KQED: Bay Area Culture & News
From KQED, your Bay Area public media source, our free-to-use app brings you the stories you care about and connects you with your community.
Personalize your experience with the topics that interest you most. Stream live TV and radio, follow original podcasts and video series, and get notified when your favorite shows air — all in one simple-to-use app.
It’s all free, thanks to the generous support of our members.
Trustworthy Local News
At one of California’s largest newsrooms, our mission is to cut through the noise and be your source for quality, trustworthy local news coverage. Your daily local feed of Bay Area news, video, and audio bites keeps you up-to-date on the subjects that matter to you. Bookmark the stories that catch your eye, then dig deeper into the content at your convenience.
Listen to Live Radio
KQED is NPR’s member station for the Bay Area. Enjoy programs like Forum, The California Report, Morning Edition, and All Things Considered. Visit the Radio Schedule to catch-up on shows you missed from the past 24 hours. You can also set reminders to be alerted when your favorite programs are about to air. Sustaining members can listen to the Pledge-Free Stream during our fundraising drives. Sign in or create a KQED account to enjoy this benefit.
Watch Live TV
Stream original KQED produced programs like Check, Please! Bay Area and Brokenwood Mysteries as well as PBS & ABT content like NOVA, PBS News Hour, and BBC America, as well as children’s shows like Sesame Street and Arthur – all on our free live stream of KQED Public Television 9. Use the in-app TV schedule to set up notifications for when favorite programs are about to air.
Discover Original KQED Video Programs
Dive into KQED original video programming like our award-winning “If Cities Could Dance,” explore big scientific mysteries by going incredibly small with “Deep Look,” a ultra-HD (4K) wildlife & nature series, and explore the latest new programs that we're continually developing.
KQED Live Events
Be in-the-know about KQED hosted events. From concerts and demo’s by Bay Area artists and chefs, to guest speakers and movie screenings, KQED Live brings your community together for uniquely Bay Area experiences. With its reminder option, the new KQED app can make sure you’re on top of the latest happenings.
KQED Original Podcasts
Immerse yourself in stories that reflect and affect your community with KQED podcasts like Bay Curious and Rightnowish, keep up on California news with The California Report Magazine, or escape with a thriller like Spooked, an exploration of the supernatural in the everyday world.
Download episodes to your device to enjoy when you’re on-the-go.
Signing in has its benefits
Signed in KQED donor members can access their member card to enjoy KQED benefits and discounts at venues and businesses throughout the Bay Area. All signed in users can save and download content to enjoy at a time that works for you. Signed-in users also benefit from
Personalize your experience with the topics that interest you most. Stream live TV and radio, follow original podcasts and video series, and get notified when your favorite shows air — all in one simple-to-use app.
It’s all free, thanks to the generous support of our members.
Trustworthy Local News
At one of California’s largest newsrooms, our mission is to cut through the noise and be your source for quality, trustworthy local news coverage. Your daily local feed of Bay Area news, video, and audio bites keeps you up-to-date on the subjects that matter to you. Bookmark the stories that catch your eye, then dig deeper into the content at your convenience.
Listen to Live Radio
KQED is NPR’s member station for the Bay Area. Enjoy programs like Forum, The California Report, Morning Edition, and All Things Considered. Visit the Radio Schedule to catch-up on shows you missed from the past 24 hours. You can also set reminders to be alerted when your favorite programs are about to air. Sustaining members can listen to the Pledge-Free Stream during our fundraising drives. Sign in or create a KQED account to enjoy this benefit.
Watch Live TV
Stream original KQED produced programs like Check, Please! Bay Area and Brokenwood Mysteries as well as PBS & ABT content like NOVA, PBS News Hour, and BBC America, as well as children’s shows like Sesame Street and Arthur – all on our free live stream of KQED Public Television 9. Use the in-app TV schedule to set up notifications for when favorite programs are about to air.
Discover Original KQED Video Programs
Dive into KQED original video programming like our award-winning “If Cities Could Dance,” explore big scientific mysteries by going incredibly small with “Deep Look,” a ultra-HD (4K) wildlife & nature series, and explore the latest new programs that we're continually developing.
KQED Live Events
Be in-the-know about KQED hosted events. From concerts and demo’s by Bay Area artists and chefs, to guest speakers and movie screenings, KQED Live brings your community together for uniquely Bay Area experiences. With its reminder option, the new KQED app can make sure you’re on top of the latest happenings.
KQED Original Podcasts
Immerse yourself in stories that reflect and affect your community with KQED podcasts like Bay Curious and Rightnowish, keep up on California news with The California Report Magazine, or escape with a thriller like Spooked, an exploration of the supernatural in the everyday world.
Download episodes to your device to enjoy when you’re on-the-go.
Signing in has its benefits
Signed in KQED donor members can access their member card to enjoy KQED benefits and discounts at venues and businesses throughout the Bay Area. All signed in users can save and download content to enjoy at a time that works for you. Signed-in users also benefit from
What's new in 9.24.0
We're excited to bring you a new release from KQED!
Curated navigation menu
- The Home page now features a topic menu, allowing you to navigate to specific content with ease
Share Live Radio segments with others
- When you use the live radio search feature, you can now share the segments from your search results with your friends!
Even more minor improvements and bug fixes!
Update today and discover content that speaks to you!
Curated navigation menu
- The Home page now features a topic menu, allowing you to navigate to specific content with ease
Share Live Radio segments with others
- When you use the live radio search feature, you can now share the segments from your search results with your friends!
Even more minor improvements and bug fixes!
Update today and discover content that speaks to you!