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Way2News - Short News App gets 10k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, November 2026, rounded down to a band).
Way2News - Short News App by Way2Online Interactive India Pvt Ltd is on App Store and Google Play. Active Users (MAU & DAU), Downloads, rankings, keywords, revenue, and rating totals.
Way2News - Short News App update history & changes
Last change · 26 events since 12 Apr 2014Full timeline ↓Full timeline · 26 events
- 📈Way2News - Short News App entered the top 10AndroidTop Free · News & Magazines · SA
- 📈Way2News - Short News App charting in a new countryiOSSouth Korea
- 🚀Way2News - Short News App: now shown next to Dailyhunt - News & Magazines, Inshorts, Zee News Live +5 moreiOSthe store's “similar apps” for it changed: who it's seen as competing with
- 🌏Way2News - Short News App: found on Huawei AppGalleryAndroid
- 📈Way2News - Short News App entered the top 10AndroidTop Free · News & Magazines · TH
- 📈Way2News - Short News App entered the top 100AndroidTop Free · News & Magazines · TH
- 📈Way2News - Short News App charting in a new countryAndroidThailand
- 📈Way2News - Short News App entered the top 100AndroidTop Free · News & Magazines · SA
- 📈Way2News - Short News App charting in a new countryAndroidSaudi Arabia
- 🔎Way2News - Short News App reached #1 for “daily”Android#1 in United Arab Emirates search · popularity 46
- 📈Way2News - Short News App entered the top 100iOSTop Free · News · SA
- 📈Way2News - Short News App charting in a new countryiOSSaudi Arabia
- 📈Way2News - Short News App charting in a new countryiOSRussia
- 📈Way2News - Short News App entered the top 100iOSTop Free · News · ID
- 📈Way2News - Short News App charting in a new countryiOSIndonesia
- 🔎Way2News - Short News App reached Top 10 for “daily”Android#5 in India search · popularity 48
- 📈Way2News - Short News App entered the top 100iOSTop Free · News · GB
- 📈Way2News - Short News App charting in a new countryiOSUnited Kingdom
- 🆕Way2News - Short News App first spotted by AppInsiderAndroidUnited Arab Emirates
- 🆕Way2News - Short News App first spotted by AppInsideriOS#40 in Top Free · News · United Arab Emirates
- 📦Way2News - Short News App version 9.58Android- Introducing News Reels.
- Add 2 favourite locations – Stay updated with local news.
- New categories: Local Jobs, Local Services & Astro Daily Calendar.
- Bug fixes & stability improvements.
Many More.... - 📦Way2News - Short News App version 9.5iOSIntroducing News Reels
Add 2 favourite locations – Stay updated with local news
New categories: Local Jobs, Local Services & Astro Daily Calendar
Bug fixes & stability improvements
Many More.... - 🆕Way2News - Short News App released on the App StoreiOS
- 🆕Way2News - Short News App released on Google PlayAndroid
Collected from the stores by AppInsider since we first spotted the app. Dates are when we saw each change.
News & Magazines FreeWay2News - Short News App at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data, 2026-11-07. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
Way2News is a free hyperlocal news and infotainment app targeting Indian users who prefer short, vernacular-language updates on local events, jobs, and entertainment. The app holds the #4 position in India's Free News category, significantly outperforming its presence in other markets like the UAE (#63) and UK (#105), indicating strong regional traction.
Similar apps: Inshorts, Dailyhunt, ShareChat
App Store
App details
App privacy Measured
Way2News - Short News App’s App Store privacy label declares 2 data categories used to track you across other companies’ apps and websites, 0 linked to your identity and 2 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 v8.82, from the εxodus privacy report (CC BY-SA).
Way2News - Short News App downloads & installs
Both stores, worldwide. Bands are open; exact numbers are free with an account.
| Store | Downloads / day | Lifetime installs |
|---|---|---|
| App Store | 1k+ | 1M+ |
| Google Play | 10k+ | 50M+ Measured |
| Total | 10k+ Confidence | 50M+ Confidence |
How this is calculated
Where Way2News - Short News App'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
Business model: Ad-led
How Way2News - Short News App makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and 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 | #6 News Free | 3 of 30 countries | – | – |
| Google Play | #4 News & Magazines Free | 4 of 23 countries | – | – |
Full chart lists: App Store · Google Play.
Review momentum
ⓘ How we measure thisNew ratings by country (2)
| Country | New ratings a week | Share | Last 2 weeks vs the 2 before |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 135 | 99% | ▲ +22% |
 United Kingdom | 1.2 | 1% | – |
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 | 4.7 ★ | 215 |
| Google Play | 4.7 ★ | 1.2M 4.7k written reviews |
| Both stores | 4.7 ★ weighted by ratings | 1.2M |
What users say about Way2News - Short News App
From the 50 most recent App Store reviews in the US.
Users report significant technical failures on iOS devices, specifically video playback issues and app crashes following recent updates. There is widespread frustration regarding the removal of English language support, forcing users into regional languages they cannot read.
Mixed (36% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for working reliably, and being easy to use. The main complaints are about missing features or content, and crashes and bugs.
What people like
- Crashes & bugs: “Way2 not working properly”
- Ease of use: “Very easy to understand the current situation in India”
- Design: “Very friendly use interface”
- Useful: “Good app and very helpful with me”
Common complaints
- Features & content: “Pro ysrcp and biased news content”
- Crashes & bugs: “IOS app frequently crashes”
- Updates: “Worst updates you guys are doing”
- Speed & performance: “Ruins phone battery and lots of background activity”
About Way2News - Short News App
You can flip through interesting stories from various categories in eight Indian languages -Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Hindi, Marathi, Bengali, Malayalam,& Gujarati.
Don’t Have Much Time But Want To Stay Updated With What's Happening Around You?
We provide you with the popular and important stories happening in your locality. Never miss a story as we offer a wide range of categories to keep you entertained and help you stay up-to-date with the current happenings in the world.
Simple & short news that made way2news - celebrities & politicians’ favorite news app.
Main functionalities in the app:
Bookmarks - save stories you don't have time to read, for later
Dark mode - available for all devices
Flip to read - Minute by minute local news updates.
From notifying you with the latest job alerts to providing you with the latest updates in technology, sports, entertainment, and the business world, you can choose which topics matter most to you.
Local Information Is Our Core
Stay updated with current affairs and 24*7 daily events from your state, district, Mandal/Taluk, and village. You can also share your content & write short stories.
Tailored Video Content
Find the most shared, informative & unique videos every day based on your interests. To save your time, we’ve also introduced short videos on the app.
Job Alerts:
Are you looking for a job? If yes, we have them all covered for you. Get the latest job alerts, and local job updates, including, part-time jobs and fresher's job openings. There’s a special category for 10th pass jobs, 12th pass jobs, UG jobs, diploma jobs, etc.
Entertainment:
Keep up with the latest entertainment and cinema updates, and flip through interesting celebrity gossip exclusively on our app. Get to know more about the upcoming movies/new cinema releases, web series, and trending teasers/trailers from Bollywood, Tollywood, Kollywood, Mollywood, and the Indian cinema industry.
Daily Digital Magazine
Get your daily dose of digital magazines to get a clear insight on various topics. From health, Business, Women's world, career, agriculture, travel, real estate, food, & Sunday special magazines. We also publish an exclusive magazine for kids every day. We curate content for you that is easy to read and understand.
Daily Horoscopes & Astrology
Get your daily horoscope of all zodiac signs on love, career, family, wealth, and more. The daily astrology is free and helps you learn what the day has in store for you.
Live Cricket Updates:
Keep up to date with the latest cricket fixtures with live updates and highlights. Get notifications for live matches, schedule for upcoming matches, and exclusive video content. We cover major tournaments like ICC Cricket World Cup, T20 World Cup, IPL, FIFA, Olympics and etc.
We Are Active All
Way2News - Short News App App Store
Way2News - Short News App gets 10k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, November 2026, rounded down to a band).
Way2News - Short News App is #6 in News Free in India and charting in 3 of 30 countries we track.
Updated 11 Nov 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
25 Sep 2026 News FreeWay2News - Short News App at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data, 2026-11-07. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
Way2News is a free hyperlocal news and infotainment app targeting Indian users who prefer short, vernacular-language updates on local events, jobs, and entertainment. The app holds the #4 position in India's Free News category, significantly outperforming its presence in other markets like the UAE (#63) and UK (#105), indicating strong regional traction.
Similar apps: Inshorts, Dailyhunt, ShareChat
Way2News - Short News App on the App Store
App details
App privacy Measured
Way2News - Short News App’s App Store privacy label declares 2 data categories used to track you across other companies’ apps and websites, 0 linked to your identity and 2 collected anonymously.
As declared by the developer on the App Store — Apple requires every app to publish this label. We track changes over time.
Way2News - Short News App 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 Way2News - Short News App'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
Business model: Ad-led
How Way2News - Short News App makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
Where it ranks now
Every top chart it appears in across 30 countries.
| Country | Charts | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| India | NewsFree | #6 |
| United Kingdom | NewsFree | #179 |
| United Arab Emirates | NewsFree | #81 |
Apps near Way2News - Short News App on the chart
News Free, around #6.
Ratings
App Store, worldwide.
Review momentum
ⓘ How we measure thisNew ratings by country (2)
| Country | New ratings a week | Share | Last 2 weeks vs the 2 before |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 135 | 99% | ▲ +22% |
| United Kingdom | 1.2 | 1% | – |
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 Way2News - Short News App
From the 50 most recent App Store reviews in the US.
Users report significant technical failures on iOS devices, specifically video playback issues and app crashes following recent updates. There is widespread frustration regarding the removal of English language support, forcing users into regional languages they cannot read.
Mixed (36% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for working reliably, and being easy to use. The main complaints are about missing features or content, and crashes and bugs.
What people like
- Crashes & bugs: “Way2 not working properly”
- Ease of use: “Very easy to understand the current situation in India”
- Design: “Very friendly use interface”
- Useful: “Good app and very helpful with me”
Common complaints
- Features & content: “Pro ysrcp and biased news content”
- Crashes & bugs: “IOS app frequently crashes”
- Updates: “Worst updates you guys are doing”
- Speed & performance: “Ruins phone battery and lots of background activity”
About Way2News - Short News App
You can flip through interesting stories from various categories in eight Indian languages -Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Hindi, Marathi, Bengali, Malayalam,& Gujarati.
Don’t Have Much Time But Want To Stay Updated With What's Happening Around You?
We provide you with the popular and important stories happening in your locality. Never miss a story as we offer a wide range of categories to keep you entertained and help you stay up-to-date with the current happenings in the world.
Simple & short news that made way2news - celebrities & politicians’ favorite news app.
Main functionalities in the app:
Bookmarks - save stories you don't have time to read, for later
Dark mode - available for all devices
Flip to read - Minute by minute local news updates.
From notifying you with the latest job alerts to providing you with the latest updates in technology, sports, entertainment, and the business world, you can choose which topics matter most to you.
Local Information Is Our Core
Stay updated with current affairs and 24*7 daily events from your state, district, Mandal/Taluk, and village. You can also share your content & write short stories.
Tailored Video Content
Find the most shared, informative & unique videos every day based on your interests. To save your time, we’ve also introduced short videos on the app.
Job Alerts:
Are you looking for a job? If yes, we have them all covered for you. Get the latest job alerts, and local job updates, including, part-time jobs and fresher's job openings. There’s a special category for 10th pass jobs, 12th pass jobs, UG jobs, diploma jobs, etc.
Entertainment:
Keep up with the latest entertainment and cinema updates, and flip through interesting celebrity gossip exclusively on our app. Get to know more about the upcoming movies/new cinema releases, web series, and trending teasers/trailers from Bollywood, Tollywood, Kollywood, Mollywood, and the Indian cinema industry.
Daily Digital Magazine
Get your daily dose of digital magazines to get a clear insight on various topics. From health, Business, Women's world, career, agriculture, travel, real estate, food, & Sunday special magazines. We also publish an exclusive magazine for kids every day. We curate content for you that is easy to read and understand.
Daily Horoscopes & Astrology
Get your daily horoscope of all zodiac signs on love, career, family, wealth, and more. The daily astrology is free and helps you learn what the day has in store for you.
Live Cricket Updates:
Keep up to date with the latest cricket fixtures with live updates and highlights. Get notifications for live matches, schedule for upcoming matches, and exclusive video content. We cover major tournaments like ICC Cricket World Cup, T20 World Cup, IPL, FIFA, Olympics and etc.
We Are Active All
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Way2News Daily News App Android
Way2News Daily News App gets 10k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, November 2026, rounded down to a band).
Way2News Daily News App is #4 in News & Magazines Free on Google Play in India and charting in 4 of 23 countries we track.
Updated 11 Nov 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
News & Magazines FreeWay2News Daily News App at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data, 2026-11-09. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
Way2News is a free, hyperlocal news aggregator targeting Indian users by delivering short-form, vernacular content in languages like Telugu and Tamil based on specific geographic locations. The app maintains strong visibility in the News & Magazines Free category, ranking #4 in India, #6 in the UAE, and #7 in Thailand.
Similar apps: Inshorts, Dailyhunt, Flipboard
Way2News Daily News App on Google Play
App details
Tech stack
Trackers and permissions of build v8.82, from the εxodus privacy report (CC BY-SA).
Way2News Daily News App 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 Way2News Daily News App's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
On Android app stores
The same app (sun.way2sms.hyd.com) on every Android store we track. Known Android installs: at least 51M (Google Play band + AppGallery count).
| Store | Installs | Rating | Version | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Google Play | 50,000,000+ | ★ 4.7 (1.2M) | 9.58 | Open ↗ |
| Huawei AppGallery | 504k | – | 9.58 | Open ↗ |
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 Way2News Daily News App 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 |
|---|---|---|
| India | News & MagazinesFree | #4 |
 Saudi Arabia | News & MagazinesFree | #8 |
| United Arab Emirates | News & MagazinesFree | #9 |
 Thailand | News & MagazinesFree | #8 |
Apps near Way2News Daily News App on the chart
News & Magazines Free, around #4.
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 Way2News Daily News App
From the 200 most recent Google Play reviews in the US.
Users appreciate the app for fast local news updates and general information coverage. However, significant complaints arise regarding excessive intrusive advertisements that disrupt background audio and perceived political bias in reporting.
Mostly positive (89% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for regular updates, and being useful. The main complaints are about ads, and missing features or content.
What people like
- Updates: “very special for live updates and local news”
- Useful: “It is very helpful to know about around us”
- Speed & performance: “super fast news 📰🗞️ the good information”
Common complaints
- Ads: “to many ads very irritating sounds sound not mute option not working”
- Features & content: “to many ads very irritating sounds sound not mute option not working”
About Way2News Daily News App
Way2News, India’s largest Hyperlocal short news App, is your go-to source for daily local news in various vernacular languages presented in a short-summarized format, trusted by millions of Indians.
Install now & access verified Telugu news, Tamil news, and more.
Get daily tailored news updates based on your preferred language & location, including the latest election news with live updates and results for 2026.
Experience diverse short news updates spanning Entertainment, Politics, Business, Weather, Sports, Astrology, Technology, Finance, Health, Fitness, Beauty, Cinema, Agriculture, and more with the Made in India news app rated top for Telugu news and Tamil news.
Discover How Way2News App Is Useful:
🔄 Flip to read: Enjoy a user-friendly reading experience.
📍 News from your locality at your fingertips.: Select your location and read local news live.
📚 Bookmarks: Save news/stories for later reading pleasure.
🌙 Dark mode: Available for all devices.
Buzz: Download free WhatsApp status, memes, viral videos, and stay entertained.
Our Core Focus: Delivering location-based local news in preferred local languages, ensuring the community stays informed with current affairs and daily events.
ALL-IN-ONE app features:
⏱️ Minute-by-minute, Fastest News Coverage.
🗺️ Location-based news.
🚀 Viral videos.
📰 Daily Unique Digital Magazines.
🏏 Live cricket score updates.
💼 Job alerts, daily horoscopes, trending posts, WhatsApp status, Cinema/movies, and celebrity updates.
Be ahead of the trend: Find the most shared, informative news videos daily based on your interests, including faster local Telugu news headlines and local Tamil news headlines.
Our patrons also find us as; waiting news, way to news, way to news app download, way2news telugu, waytonews, way2sms
Job / Exam assistance:
💼 Get job news and government job announcements. We are not a Job search app.
Behind the scenes:
🎥 Latest entertainment and cinema updates. Flip through interesting celebrity gossip exclusively on our app.
People’s Trust:
💖 Millions trust us on a daily basis for being the best Telugu news and the best Tamil news app.
Interviews:
Be it top politicians or famous celebrities. Our team brings exclusive 1-to-1 video interviews just for you.
Daily Digital Magazine:
Get your daily dose of digital magazines covering various topics like Health, Business, Women, Career, Agriculture, Travel, Real Estate, Food, & Sunday special magazines. We curate easy-to-read and understand content for you.
Know how your day is:
✨ Daily astrology is free and helps you learn what the day has in store for you.
Live Cricket Updates:
🏏 Super fast cricket updates & fast live line.
🏏 Get free live cricket score, stats & news.
All over India - Hyperlocal coverage:
People from different states/union territories follow us to read live news updates and like our app because of our faster news coverage. India’s most trusted Telugu news and Tamil news
What's new in 9.58
- Add 2 favourite locations – Stay updated with local news.
- New categories: Local Jobs, Local Services & Astro Daily Calendar.
- Bug fixes & stability improvements.
Many More....
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