NYTimes: US and Global News

Android

The New York Times Company

5.0

(201,184 total reviews)

News & Magazines

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What users complain about in NYTimes: US and Global News

Users frequently report that the app crashes or becomes unstable, especially when reading articles or using specific features like the 'You' tab or audio. Many complain about being abruptly returned to the homepage mid-article, losing their place. Ads, poor search functionality, and frustrating UI elements like the Spelling Bee game are also common pain points.

App crashes frequentlyHigh
Forced back to homepageHigh
Excessive or intrusive adsMedium

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What do users complain about most in NYTimes: US and Global News?

Negative reviews on NYTimes: US and Global News cluster around recurring complaint patterns visible in the 1-3 star reviews above. Common themes include app crashes, missing features, billing issues, and update regressions. Browse the negative reviews on this page to see the specific issues real users in Google Play Store are reporting.

How is NYTimes: US and Global News rated on Google Play Store?

NYTimes: US and Global News has an average rating of 4.6 stars from 201,184 ratings on Google Play Store. The negative review breakdown above shows the 1-3 star reviews that the headline rating averages out, grouped by complaint type so you can see what users actually struggle with.

Why does NYTimes: US and Global News have negative reviews?

Even apps with strong overall ratings accumulate 1-3 star reviews when users hit specific issues. For NYTimes: US and Global News, the negative reviews on this page reveal the friction points that the marketing pages and headline rating do not show. Reading the actual complaints surfaces patterns weeks before they appear in app store rating averages.

Is NYTimes: US and Global News worth installing in 2026?

NYTimes: US and Global News is highly-rated overall with 4.6 stars. The negative reviews above are useful for understanding the specific edge cases (paywalls, account recovery, regional restrictions) that the high average rating hides. Worth installing for most users in this category.

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