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The Observer: Independent journalism that matters

The Observer has been challenging power, explaining the modern world and celebrating arts, culture, food and the things that make life worth living since 1791.

Our subscriber-only app brings together The Observer’s award-winning journalism, the complete weekly print edition, exclusive digital stories, ad-free podcasts, puzzles, recipes and more, all in one place.

Download The Observer app to enjoy:

UNLIMITED ACCESS TO THE OBSERVER

Read our journalism every day of the week, with in-depth reporting, investigations, analysis and comment on politics, world affairs, climate, culture, ideas, food, travel and more.

EXCLUSIVE DAILY STORIES

Discover digital stories published exclusively for subscribers, with journalism from observer.co.uk and the weekly newspaper.

THE COMPLETE PRINT EDITION

Read the full Observer newspaper every Sunday on your phone or tablet, including the Observer Magazine and New Review.

Browse every page in our digital edition and enjoy the experience of the Sunday newspaper wherever you are.

EXCLUSIVE, AD-FREE PODCASTS

Listen to award-winning podcasts, investigations and original audio series without advertising.

Hear major series including We Call Her Emma and Foundling, as well as behind-the-headlines conversations and reporting from Observer journalists.

Subscribers can also access exclusive and ad-free Observer audio through their preferred podcast app.

PUZZLES FOR EVERY DAY

Take a break with a growing selection of digital puzzles, from accessible daily challenges to The Observer’s famously demanding cryptic crossword.

The Observer published the world’s first cryptic crossword more than a century ago. Our app continues that tradition with puzzles designed to test, entertain and delight.

OUR NEW CULTURE CLUB

Observer subscribers receive unlimited access to Culture Club, with a wide range of cultural benefits and exclusive offers.

Enjoy access to special offers, experiences and events, including events in our newsroom featuring famous authors and conversations with leading cultural figures.

RECIPES FROM NIGEL SLATER AND OUR FOOD TEAM

Find trusted recipes from Nigel Slater and The Observer’s food writers, presented in an easy-to-follow format that is simple to use while you cook.

EXCLUSIVE NEWSLETTERS

Stay close to the subjects that matter to you with subscriber newsletters from leading Observer writers.

Receive insight and analysis from voices including Rachel Sylvester on Westminster, Ben Zaranko on economics, Rory Smith on football, Patricia Clarke on artificial intelligence, and more.

DARK MODE

Read comfortably at any time of day with a night-reading-friendly dark mode throughout the app.

INDEPENDENT JOURNALISM, SINCE 1791

For more than two centuries, The Observer has looked beyond the headlines: holding power to account, investigating the stories that matter and finding joy in culture, food, ideas and everyday life.

Download The Observer app today and enjoy everything your subscription has to offer.

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