Start
“Make your phone yours! Get the news you care about whenever you wake your phone” the developer's tagline
Start is one of the most installed apps on Google Play, with 140 million installs. Users are divided: 3.5 stars from 243,554 ratings.
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About Start
Start is a personalization app developed by Taboola News.
Install Statistics
Start has been installed 140 million times. In the last 30 days, the app was installed 310 thousand times.
User Ratings
Start is rated 3.52 out of 5 stars. The rating is based on 240 thousand ratings.
App Information
Start is freely available from Google Play. The app size is 24.52 MB. The latest version available is 7.5.3. The last update was on August 30, 2026.
Technical Requirements
Start requires Android 9.0+ or higher. The app has a content rating of Everyone. The app has been available on Google Play since August 2012.
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Installs over time
Start has been installed 140 million times. Over the past 30 days, it averaged 10 thousand installs per day.
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Frequently asked questions about Start
Is Start free?
Yes. Start is free on Google Play.
Is Start still available?
Yes. Start is on Google Play, and the last update we saw was on August 30, 2026.
Does Start contain ads?
Yes. Google Play lists Start as containing ads.
What Android version does Start require?
Start runs on Android 9.0 and higher.
How large is Start?
Start is 24.52 MB.
Is Start suitable for children?
Google Play rates the content of Start as suitable for everyone.
How many times has Start been installed?
Google Play lists 100,000,000+ installs for Start.
How do people rate Start?
Start scores 3.52 out of 5 stars, from 243,554 ratings on Google Play.
Who made Start?
Start was developed by Taboola News. It is listed in the personalization category on Google Play.
What are the best alternatives to Start?
People looking at Start also look at these personalization apps: START Internet Browser, Yumeji: Bring Photos to Life, Social Messenger All in One, Breaking News Launcher, Pocket: Make Gizmos.