BBC World Service

9.25.0.32547

British Broadcasting Corporation

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100,000+
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Trusted global and regional news from BBC journalists, in multiple languages

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About BBC World Service

BBC World Service is a news & magazines app developed by British Broadcasting Corporation.

Install Statistics

BBC World Service has been downloaded 410 thousand times. In the last 30 days, the app was downloaded 130 thousand times. It is ranked #9 in news & magazines.

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App Information

BBC World Service is freely available from Google Play. The APK size is 17.75 MB. The latest APK version available is 9.25.0.32547. The last update was on October 26, 2026.

Technical Requirements

The app has a content rating of Everyone. The app has been available on Google Play since June 2026.

Description by British Broadcasting Corporation (from Google Play)

The BBC World Service app brings you trusted BBC News in multiple languages.

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Installs over time

BBC World Service has been installed 410 thousand times. Over the past 30 days, it averaged 4.4 thousand installs per day.

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Comments on BBC World Service for Android

★★★★☆ Adv. Abdv · Jul 30, 2026

🙏🏻 Please, add a speed button (1x, 2x, 3x) on all audio/listening section... we need it because it will save the time for us... very needful, if you give it, we will be grateful 🙏🏻

★★★★★ Indu Dahiya Meham · Aug 5, 2026

Nice App. Not only current worldwide happenings but exclusive & research based knowledgeable features, Vedic story and articals are found on this app.

★★★★★ R.V.Singh Chauhan · Aug 9, 2026

The best news app for world and seasonal news, but app could be make much better. So please update the app soon.

★★★★★ Joseph Ountalate · Oct 16, 2026

I'm a pastor always needing information @BBCNews

★★★★★ LIJU PS · Jun 18, 2026

Very useful and user-friendly app. I really like that it includes multiple editions within a single application, making it convenient and easy to access everything in one place. The interface is simple and handy to use. Looking forward to seeing an English edition in the future, which would make the app even more accessible to a wider audience. Great works by the developers!

★☆☆☆☆ SuheL Siddiqui · Aug 13, 2026

Refresh button is not working, every time need to close and relaunch the app

★☆☆☆☆ Ajay · Aug 17, 2026

Every time I open this app it says 'sorry try again later' than I force stop and relaunch to work. Please fix this problem

★☆☆☆☆ praveen kumar · Aug 11, 2026

Every time, home page gone. To regain the home page, first I select any other language and then select hindi. Please resolve this.

Google Play Rankings for BBC World Service

Top rankings

Rank	Country	Category	List
9	Saudi Arabia	News & Magazines	Top Free
16	Spain	News & Magazines	Top Free
51	Canada	News & Magazines	Top Free
28	Mexico	News & Magazines	Top Free
29	Iran	News & Magazines	Top Free
34	Russia	News & Magazines	Top Free
35	Austria	News & Magazines	Top Free
35	Denmark	News & Magazines	Top Free
35	Norway	News & Magazines	Top Free
35	Portugal	News & Magazines	Top Free

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Technologies used by BBC World Service

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Frequently asked questions about BBC World Service

Is BBC World Service free?

Yes. BBC World Service is free on Google Play.

Is BBC World Service still available?

Yes. BBC World Service is on Google Play, and the last update we saw was on October 26, 2026.

Does BBC World Service contain ads?

No. Google Play does not list BBC World Service as containing ads.

How large is BBC World Service?

BBC World Service is 17.75 MB.

Is BBC World Service suitable for children?

Google Play rates the content of BBC World Service as suitable for everyone.

How many times has BBC World Service been installed?

Google Play lists 100,000+ installs for BBC World Service.

Who made BBC World Service?

BBC World Service was developed by British Broadcasting Corporation. It is listed in the news & magazines category on Google Play.

What are the best alternatives to BBC World Service?

People looking at BBC World Service also look at these news & magazines apps: UK Breaking News Headlines, Global News & Newspapers, World News Updates & Videos, Germany News, UK Newspapers.

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