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Android Apps > Tools > News Media Scan
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News Media Scan

by Deutsche Welle · Tools · Free
On Google Play since September 2023 · Data updated 2026-11-03

News Media Scan is made and published by Deutsche Welle. AppBrain is an independent app data site and isn't affiliated with Deutsche Welle. The app name, icon, screenshots and description belong to Deutsche Welle and are shown as published on Google Play.

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Uncover the blocking of news media sites in your area.

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AppBrain's verdict

Installs
32 thousand
Last updated
November 1, 2026
Ads
No ads
Size
63.5 MB

News Media Scan has 32 thousand installs. It doesn't have enough ratings yet to judge what users think.

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Store listing

By Deutsche Welle, from Google Play
Description by Deutsche Welle Written by the developer, not by AppBrain. Click to read.
Find out if you can reach the news sites you need or if they are blocked – News Media Scan by DW provides you with the transparency you need. You will also be making a valuable contribution to the global “Internet Freedom” community by helping uncover censorship around the world.
This app is the product of close cooperation between Deutsche Welle (DW) and OONI.

About DW: Unbiased information for free minds – that is the DW brand promise. As an independent media company, Germany’s international news broadcaster informs people around the world. With programming in 32 languages, DW connects people across the globe via TV, radio, Internet and on social media.

About OONI: Founded in 2012, the Open Observatory of Network Interference (OONI) is a non-profit free software project that aims to empower decentralized efforts in documenting internet censorship around the world.

Recent changes:
* Measurement engine (`org.ooni:oonimkall*`) v3.31.0
* Passport (`org.ooni:passport*`) 0.1.8
* Support credentials for proxy
* Bug fixes and improvements

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No ads
Price
Free
Libraries
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App size
63.5 MB
Content rating
Everyone

Technologies used by News Media Scan

10 permissions
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Releases

Updates seen on Google Play
Version
6.3.0
Launched
September 2023
  • Nov 1, 2026UpdateVersion 6.3.0
  • Sep 22, 2026UpdateVersion 6.2.1
  • Aug 7, 2026UpdateVersion 6.2.0
  • Jul 1, 2026UpdateVersion 6.1.1
  • May 19, 2026UpdateVersion 6.0.2
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Installs

Tracked by AppBrain
Last 30 days
1.4 thousand
Per day
47
30-day average
Play install range
10+ thousand
Launched
September 2023

Installs over time

News Media Scan has been installed 32 thousand times. Over the past 30 days, it averaged 47 installs per day.

Rankings

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About the app and developer

About News Media Scan

News Media Scan is a tools app developed by Deutsche Welle.

Install Statistics

News Media Scan has been installed 32 thousand times. In the last 30 days, the app was installed 1.4 thousand times.

User Ratings

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App Information

News Media Scan is freely available from Google Play. The app size is 63.48 MB. The latest version available is 6.3.0. The last update was on November 1, 2026.

Technical Requirements

The app has a content rating of Everyone. The app has been available on Google Play since September 2023.

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