BBC World Service
“Trusted global and regional news from BBC journalists, in multiple languages” the developer's tagline
BBC World Service has 340 thousand installs. 230 thousand of those came in the last 30 days. It doesn't have enough ratings yet to judge what users think. Its best ranking is #14 in Top Free, News & Magazines in Saudi Arabia.
BBC World Service is made and published by British Broadcasting Corporation. AppBrain is an independent app data site and isn't affiliated with British Broadcasting Corporation. The app name, icon, screenshots and description belong to British Broadcasting Corporation and are shown as published on Google Play.
About BBC World Service
BBC World Service is a news & magazines app developed by British Broadcasting Corporation.
Install Statistics
BBC World Service has been installed 340 thousand times. In the last 30 days, the app was installed 230 thousand times. It is ranked in the top 100 news & magazines apps.
User Ratings
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App Information
BBC World Service is freely available from Google Play. The app size is 17.74 MB. The latest version available is 9.22.0.32282. The last update was on September 30, 2026.
Technical Requirements
The app has a content rating of Everyone. The app has been available on Google Play since June 2026.
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Installs over time
BBC World Service has been installed 340 thousand times. Over the past 30 days, it averaged 7.6 thousand installs per day.
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Google Play Rankings for BBC World Service
Top rankings
| Rank | Country | Category | List |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | Saudi Arabia | News & Magazines | Top Free |
| 18 | Spain | News & Magazines | Top Free |
| 25 | Brazil | News & Magazines | Top Free |
| 27 | Mexico | News & Magazines | Top Free |
| 28 | Iran | News & Magazines | Top Free |
| 30 | Norway | News & Magazines | Top Free |
| 32 | Austria | News & Magazines | Top Free |
| 32 | Czech Republic | News & Magazines | Top Free |
| 32 | Poland | News & Magazines | Top Free |
| 33 | Switzerland | News & Magazines | Top Free |
Ranking history in Saudi Arabia
Technologies used by BBC World Service
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 September 30, 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 17.74 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, Breaking News, Hourly Newscast.