Instapaper

A simple tool to save web pages for reading later.

Instapaper Holdings, Inc. · com.instapaper.android

4.3 out of 5 (7 ratings) 500K+ downloads v6.4.1 29.7 MB Android 5.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v6.4.1 (177)
Updated: May 8, 2026 (5 months ago)
APK size: 29.7 MB
Requires: Android 5.0+ (API 21)
CPU support: x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Category: News & Magazines (app)
Listed since: Apr 25, 2021 (at least)
Permissions: 15 (2 sensitive)
Website: instapaper.com
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

Instapaper is an app by Instapaper Holdings, Inc. in the News & Magazines category, listed since at least April 2021. It includes native code for x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit and ARM 64-bit, so it runs on practically every phone.

Since version 4.5.3, the minimum Android version rose from 4.1 to 5.0. It asks for 15 permissions, 2 of them sensitive: modify shared storage and write settings. It asks for the same permissions as version 6.4. The app offers in-app purchases through Google Play and can read the advertising ID that ad and analytics services use.

Ratings

4.3out of 57 ratings

5 ★57%
4 ★14%
3 ★29%
2 ★0%
1 ★0%

Ratings from users of the source store — not collected or verified by AAPKs.

What's new in v6.4.1

* Fixed issue with articles re-saving repeatedly on some devices. * Improved Logged-in Sites reliability on some websites. * Other minor fixes and improvements.

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

Instapaper is the simplest way to save and store articles for reading: offline, on-the-go, anytime, anywhere, perfectly formatted. Instapaper for Android provides a mobile and tablet-optimized Text view that makes reading Internet content a clean and uncluttered experience. Read offline, even on airplanes, subways, on elevators, or on Wi-Fi-only devices away from Internet connections. CORE FEATURES: - Saves most web pages as text only, stripping away the full-sized layout to optimize for tablet and phone screens - Distraction-free reading environment gets out of your way so you can focus on the content - Everything you download is then available **OFFLINE**, so you can read whenever you want, even on airplanes, subways, or Wi-Fi-only devices away from internet connections PLUS: - Optimized tablet interface - Adjustable fonts, text sizes, line spacing, and margins - Dark mode and brightness control for night reading - Sort your list of unread items by popularity, date, article length, and shuffle - Folders for organization - Share via web browser and any app that supports sharing - Rotation lock - Download up to 500 articles on your phone or tablet, and store unlimited articles on the Instapaper website - Folders for organization - Dictionary and Wikipedia lookups - Tilt scrolling, page-flipping - Preview links in the built-in browser without leaving the app - Search, via in-app purchase

Version history

4 versions are listed, going back to v4.5.3. Since v6.3.2 it requires Android 5.0+.

v6.4.1 LATEST May 8, 2026 29.7 MB TRUSTED v6.4 Mar 6, 2026 29.7 MB TRUSTED v6.3.2 Nov 22, 2025 29.5 MB TRUSTED v4.5.3 Jul 30, 2026 24.1 MB TRUSTED

All 4 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on May 8, 2026.
Certificate issued to “Mobelux” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
Same certificate as the 2 other versions checked

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified May 8, 2026
Validated against Google Play May 8, 2026
Signed byCN=Jason Emerick, OU=Mobelux, O=Mobelux, L=Richmond, ST=VA, C=US
Signing certificate (SHA-1)F9:8C:EE:E6:12:33:86:92:70:AD:F0:8F:BA:6F:F8:30:63:D5:A9:25
File MD53e3b15b86a3067661ac02cbff894c16c
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (15)

Instapaper requests 15 permissions, 2 of them sensitive.

Modify shared storage Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Write settings Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS
Access adservices ad id android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID
Access adservices attribution android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION
Advertising ID com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID
Foreground service media playback android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Google Play install referrer com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
In-app purchases (Google Play Billing) com.android.vending.BILLING
Internal broadcast protection (app-defined) com.instapaper.android.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Run at startup android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
Show notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch

Instapaper APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of Instapaper for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 5.0 or later. Version 4.5.3 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 4.1 and later. Get version 4.5.3 · All versions

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Yes, if your installed copy is older. It is signed like the Google Play version, so Android installs it as an update and keeps your data.

Is Instapaper free?

The APK is free to download, but the app offers in-app purchases through Google Play.

Is the Instapaper APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. Its signature matches the Google Play version. It is signed with the same certificate as the 2 other versions checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 3e3b15b86a3067661ac02cbff894c16c.