GB News Downloads & RevenueGB News · App Store & Google Play
GB News gets 1k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, November 2026, rounded down to a band).
GB News by GB News Limited is on App Store and Google Play. Active Users (MAU & DAU), Downloads, rankings, keywords, revenue, and rating totals.
Full timeline · 28 events
- ✏️GB News: app got biggeriOS91 MB → 102 MB (+12%)
- 📦GB News updated to version 2.36.2iOSPerformance improvements.
- 📈GB News entered the top 10AndroidTop Free · News & Magazines · AU
- 📈GB News entered the top 100AndroidTop Free · News & Magazines · TH
- 📈GB News entered the top 100iOSTop Grossing · News · ID
- 📈GB News charting in a new countryiOSIndonesia
- 📈GB News entered the top 100iOSTop Grossing · News · JP
- 📈GB News charting in a new countryiOSJapan
- 📦GB News updated to version 2.36.1iOSNew experience with enhanced features
- 📈GB News charting in a new countryAndroidNetherlands
- 📦GB News updated to version 2.36.0iOSNew experience with enhanced features
- 📈GB News charting in a new country in 4 chartsAndroidMexico · Thailand · Turkey · Vietnam
- 📈GB News entered the top 100iOSTop Grossing · News · AU
- 📈GB News entered the top 100iOSTop Grossing · News · AE
- 📈GB News entered the top 100AndroidTop Grossing · News & Magazines · AE
- 📈GB News entered the top 100 in 3 chartsAndroidTop Free · News & Magazines · AU · Top Grossing · News & Magazines · IN · Top Grossing · News & Magazines · SA
- 📈GB News charting in a new countryAndroidAustralia
- ✏️GB News added hidden keywords: politicsiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 📈GB News entered the top 100iOSTop Free · News · AU
- 📈GB News charting in a new countryiOSAustralia
- 📈GB News entered the top 10iOSTop Free · News · GB
- 🆕GB News first spotted by AppInsiderAndroidIndia
- 🆕GB News first spotted by AppInsideriOS#93 in Top Free · News · Canada
- 📦GB News version 2.35.0iOSNo release notes
- 🆕GB News released on the App StoreiOS
- 🆕GB News released on Google PlayAndroid
Collected from the stores by AppInsider since we first spotted the app. Dates are when we saw each change.
News GrossingApp Store
App details
App privacy Measured
GB News’s App Store privacy label declares 1 data category used to track you across other companies’ apps and websites, 0 linked to your identity and 7 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 v2.1.3, from the εxodus privacy report (CC BY-SA).
GB News downloads & installs
Both stores, worldwide. Bands are open; exact numbers are free with an account.
| Store | Downloads / day | Lifetime installs |
|---|---|---|
| App Store | 100+ | 100k+ |
| Google Play | 1k+ | 1M+ Measured |
| Total | 1k+ Confidence | 1M+ Confidence |
How this is calculated
Where GB 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: Ad-led
How GB News makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
Top in-app purchases · App Store US, most popular first
| 1 | Montly GB News Membership subscription | |
| 2 | Annual GB News Membership subscription |
Where it ranks now
Both stores, across every country we track.
| Store | Best rank | Charting in | US Top Free | US Top Grossing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| App Store | #14 News Grossing | 3 of 30 countries | – | – |
| Google Play | #21 News & Magazines Grossing | 14 of 23 countries | #70 | – |
Full chart lists: App Store · Google Play.
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.
Ratings
Both stores. Store data, measured.
| Store | Rating | Ratings |
|---|---|---|
| App Store | 4.3 ★ | 4.3k |
| Google Play | 3.5 ★ | 5.5k 57 written reviews |
| Both stores | 3.8 ★ weighted by ratings | 9.9k |
What users say about GB News
From the 11 most recent App Store reviews in the US.
Mostly positive (82% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for few ads.
What people like
- Ads: “In your competition advert the speaker uses quid instead of pounds!”
About GB News
The GB News app puts Britain's number one news channel in your pocket. Watch live or catch up anytime, get breaking news as it happens, follow your favourite presenters, and be part of the national conversation... all in one place.
Whether you're reading the latest headlines or catching up on award-winning programmes including Patrick Christys Tonight, Dewbs & Co, GB News Breakfast, Farage, and more, the GB News app keeps you informed and connected wherever you are.
With the GB News app you can:
- Watch GB News live 24/7 or catch up on your favourite programmes anytime
- Stay ahead of the latest headlines with breaking news from the UK, US and around the world
- Receive breaking news alerts on the stories that matter most to you
- Personalise your news feed with the topics, presenters and stories you care about
- Read exclusive opinion, analysis and feature articles from GB News presenters and Britain’s leading commentators
- Have your say by commenting on articles, joining discussions and voting in daily polls
- Listen live to GB News Radio or enjoy your favourite podcasts on the go
- Save articles to read later and easily share stories with others
- Challenge yourself with daily crosswords and puzzles
- Earn GB Loyalty Points by reading, watching, commenting and voting in our app. Redeem your points for exclusive rewards and special offers.
- Support independent journalism and free speech while unlocking even more from the GB News app by becoming a GB News member.
Membership includes:
- An ad-lite app experience
- Unlimited access to exclusive opinion, analysis and premium articles
- Enhanced commenting and community features
- Early access to original documentaries, interviews and videos
- Invitations to member-only events and experiences
- Enter competitions and claim rewards
- Access to our full collection of daily puzzles and games
Privacy Policy: https://www.gbnews.com/privacy
Terms of Use: https://www.gbnews.com/terms
Membership Terms: https://www.gbnews.com/terms/membership-rules
GB News App Store
GB News gets 1k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, November 2026, rounded down to a band).
GB News is #14 in News Grossing in United Kingdom and charting in 3 of 30 countries we track.
Updated 8 Nov 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
24 Sep 2026 News GrossingGB News on the App Store
App details
App privacy Measured
GB News’s App Store privacy label declares 1 data category used to track you across other companies’ apps and websites, 0 linked to your identity and 7 collected anonymously.
As declared by the developer on the App Store — Apple requires every app to publish this label. We track changes over time.
GB 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 GB 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 GB News before Apple and Google take their fee.
How this is calculated
Business model: Ad-led
How GB News makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
Top in-app purchases · App Store US, most popular first
| 1 | Montly GB News Membership subscription | |
| 2 | Annual GB News Membership subscription |
Where it ranks now
Every top chart it appears in across 30 countries.
| Country | Charts | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | NewsGrossing | #14 |
| United Kingdom | NewsFree | #15 |
| Canada | NewsFree | #125 |
 United Arab Emirates | NewsGrossing | #81 |
Apps near GB News on the chart
News Grossing, around #14.
Ratings
App Store, 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 GB News
From the 11 most recent App Store reviews in the US.
Mostly positive (82% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for few ads.
What people like
- Ads: “In your competition advert the speaker uses quid instead of pounds!”
About GB News
The GB News app puts Britain's number one news channel in your pocket. Watch live or catch up anytime, get breaking news as it happens, follow your favourite presenters, and be part of the national conversation... all in one place.
Whether you're reading the latest headlines or catching up on award-winning programmes including Patrick Christys Tonight, Dewbs & Co, GB News Breakfast, Farage, and more, the GB News app keeps you informed and connected wherever you are.
With the GB News app you can:
- Watch GB News live 24/7 or catch up on your favourite programmes anytime
- Stay ahead of the latest headlines with breaking news from the UK, US and around the world
- Receive breaking news alerts on the stories that matter most to you
- Personalise your news feed with the topics, presenters and stories you care about
- Read exclusive opinion, analysis and feature articles from GB News presenters and Britain’s leading commentators
- Have your say by commenting on articles, joining discussions and voting in daily polls
- Listen live to GB News Radio or enjoy your favourite podcasts on the go
- Save articles to read later and easily share stories with others
- Challenge yourself with daily crosswords and puzzles
- Earn GB Loyalty Points by reading, watching, commenting and voting in our app. Redeem your points for exclusive rewards and special offers.
- Support independent journalism and free speech while unlocking even more from the GB News app by becoming a GB News member.
Membership includes:
- An ad-lite app experience
- Unlimited access to exclusive opinion, analysis and premium articles
- Enhanced commenting and community features
- Early access to original documentaries, interviews and videos
- Invitations to member-only events and experiences
- Enter competitions and claim rewards
- Access to our full collection of daily puzzles and games
Privacy Policy: https://www.gbnews.com/privacy
Terms of Use: https://www.gbnews.com/terms
Membership Terms: https://www.gbnews.com/terms/membership-rules
Latest updates
Store changes
What GB News changed on its store page: name, icon, screenshots, price, size, languages, requirements.
GB News Android
GB News gets 1k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, November 2026, rounded down to a band).
GB News is #21 in News & Magazines Grossing on Google Play in United Kingdom and charting in 14 of 23 countries we track.
Updated 8 Nov 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
News & Magazines GrossingGB News on Google Play
App details
Tech stack
Trackers and permissions of build v2.1.3, from the εxodus privacy report (CC BY-SA).
GB 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 GB 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 GB News before Apple and Google take their fee.
How this is calculated
Business model: Ad-led
How GB News makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
Top in-app purchases · App Store US, most popular first
| 1 | Montly GB News Membership subscription | |
| 2 | Annual GB News Membership subscription |
Where it ranks on Google Play
Every top 200 chart it appears in across 23 countries.
| Country | Charts | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | News & MagazinesGrossing | #21 |
 United States | News & MagazinesFree | #70 |
 Australia | News & MagazinesFree | #23 |
| Canada | News & MagazinesFree | #26 |
 India | News & MagazinesGrossing | #114 |
 Germany | News & MagazinesFree | #187 |
| United Arab Emirates | News & MagazinesFree | #55 |
 Thailand | News & MagazinesFree | #47 |
| India | News & MagazinesFree | #175 |
 Mexico | News & MagazinesGrossing | #138 |
 Saudi Arabia | News & MagazinesGrossing | #121 |
 Indonesia | News & MagazinesGrossing | #124 |
 Turkey | News & MagazinesGrossing | #117 |
| United Arab Emirates | News & MagazinesGrossing | #120 |
 Netherlands | News & MagazinesGrossing | #126 |
| Thailand | News & MagazinesGrossing | #122 |
 Vietnam | News & MagazinesGrossing | #123 |
Apps near GB News on the chart
News & Magazines Grossing, around #21.
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 GB News
From the 124 most recent Google Play reviews in the US.
Mixed (31% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for being easy to use, and being useful. The main complaints are about login and account problems, and ads.
What people like
- Ease of use: “Great app easy to navigate”
- Useful: “highly recommend the download”
- Fun: “I love this app, no problems what so ever, it loads quickly no buffering, overall an enjoyable experience”
Common complaints
- Login & account: “Now forced to create an account”
- Ads: “ad takes up a third of screen”
- Crashes & bugs: “Constantly freezes and stalls”
- Price & subscription: “Can no longer read without paying”
About GB News
The GB News app puts Britain's number one news channel in your pocket. Watch live or catch up anytime, get breaking news as it happens, follow your favourite presenters, and be part of the national conversation... all in one place.
Whether you're reading the latest headlines or catching up on award-winning programmes including Patrick Christys Tonight, Dewbs & Co, GB News Breakfast, Farage, and more, the GB News app keeps you informed and connected wherever you are.
With the GB News app you can:
- Watch GB News live 24/7 or catch up on your favourite programmes anytime
Stay ahead of the latest headlines with breaking news from the UK, US and around the world
- Receive breaking news alerts on the stories that matter most to you
Personalise your news feed with the topics, presenters and stories you care about
- Read exclusive opinion, analysis and feature articles from GB News presenters and Britain’s leading commentators
- Have your say by commenting on articles, joining discussions and voting in daily polls
- Listen live to GB News Radio or enjoy your favourite podcasts on the go
- Save articles to read later and easily share stories with others
- Challenge yourself with daily crosswords and puzzles
- Earn GB Loyalty Points by reading, watching, commenting and voting in our app. Redeem your points for exclusive rewards and special offers.
Support independent journalism and free speech while unlocking even more from the GB News app by becoming a GB News member.
Membership includes:
- An ad-lite app experience
- Unlimited access to exclusive opinion, analysis and premium articles
- Enhanced commenting and community features
- Early access to original documentaries, interviews and videos
- Invitations to member-only events and experiences
- Enter competitions and claim rewards
- Access to our full collection of daily puzzles and games
Privacy Policy: https://www.gbnews.com/privacy
Terms of Use: https://www.gbnews.com/terms
Membership Terms: https://www.gbnews.com/terms/membership-rules