20 Minuten - Nachrichten

Current stories and live news from Switzerland and around the world

The 20 Minuten Chrome extension delivers live news and exciting stories from Switzerland and around the globe. Stay informed with up-to-the-minute updates in categories including sports, business, and national news. The app features personalized views such as "My View" for customized reading, as well as multiple languages and dark mode support for comfortable browsing.

Enjoy an integrated multimedia experience with access to a video portal, live TV broadcasts, radio, and popular podcasts like "Other League." Additional features include push notifications for breaking news, interactive comments, newsletters, and a profile dashboard to track your history and preferences. Whether you're a night owl or left-handed user, 20 Minuten ensures fast, easy access to the news that matters most.

Version:
25.3.2 (Last updated: 2025-04-25)
Version code:
36074
Creation date:
2010-07-30
Permissions:
  • android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID
  • android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION
  • android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_CUSTOM_AUDIENCE
  • android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS
  • android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
  • android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION
  • android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
  • android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
  • android.permission.AD_SERVICES_CONFIG
  • android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
  • See more
Size:
121.30M
Full description:
See detailed description
Updated:
a day ago

Ranking

User reviews

Users complain about excessive ads, frequent app crashes, and mandatory logins. Many highlight poor comment section functionality, including censorship and lack of interaction. The app is criticized for clickbait and low-quality news content. Several users report technical issues like app freezing and interference with Bluetooth. Overall, users find the app unstable and intrusive, decreasing their news reading experience.
Pros
    Cons
    • Excessive and intrusive ads disrupt user experience.
    • Frequent app crashes, freezes, and instability after updates.
    • Mandatory login requirements and user tracking annoy users.
    • Poor comment functionality with censorship and lack of interaction.
    • Low-quality content with clickbait headlines and questionable news quality.
    Recent reviews
    20 Minuten now started to "gamify" the app by having a gold coin pop up whenever you read an article, or simply scroll down the front page. Seriously? It's super annoying, and you can't opt out unless you create a profile apparently. I just want to read the news! 1* until this is resolved.
    by Jan Keim, 2025-01-19

    Search function locked behind login, news are 99% junk. Edit: app is still unusable.
    by MathewST, 2024-06-20
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