About
HowStuffWorks got its start in 1998 at a college professor's kitchen table. From there, we quickly grew into an award-winning source of unbiased, reliable, easy-to-understand answers and explanations of how the world actually works. Today, our writers, editors, podcasters and video hosts share all the things we're most excited to learn about with nearly 30 million visitors to the site each month. Learn more about our authors, and maybe even become one yourself.
- Company Name:HowStuffWorks
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Headquarters: (View Map)Atlanta, GA, United States
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Office Locations:Atlanta, GA
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50 - 200 employees
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Web Publisher
- Headline:Learn How Everything Works!
- Self / Managed Service:Managed Service
- IndustriesAutomotive, Education, Entertainment, Health & Beauty, Healthcare, Technology, Travel & Leisure
- Key DifferentiatorHowStuffWorks is a top credible online destination for easy-to-understand explanations of how everything actually works, from military robots to weight loss diets to college fraternities and everything in between. Our premise at HowStuffWorks is simple: Demystify the world and do it in a simple, clear-cut way that anybody can understand.
Site Traffic
- 6104 Global Rank
- 1755 United States
- 13.5 M Estimated Visits
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Search79.82%
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- United States 53.4%
- United Kingdom 5.2%
- Mexico 5.0%
- India 4.5%
- Canada 3.9%
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Top Search Keywords
- Distance Learning
- Online Courses
- E-learning Portals
Mobile App Data
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- 10 SDKs
- 3.32 Avg. Rating
- 988 Total reviews
- App Url: https://itunes.apple.com/app/howstuffworks-com/id401986544
- App Support: http://www.howstuffworks.com/about-howstuffworks-iphone-app.htm
- Genre: Entertainment
- Bundle ID: com.howstuffworks.hsw
- App Size: 42.6 M
- Version: 2.1.3
- Release Date: November 11th, 2010
- Update Date: May 26th, 2016
Description:
At long last, the new HowStuffWorks is finally here. We’ve completely rebuilt the app on iOS8.
We’re creating new content gems all day, every day. You’ll find our new feed of articles, videos, podcasts, quizzes and more right on our beautiful new home screen.
Access every single podcast we’ve ever done, and now find the great videos that go with these shows.
You’ll love the latest from our popular shows such as Stuff You Should Know, Stuff You Missed in History Class, Stuff Mom Never Told You and more!
Get smarter with us every day, with the new HowStuffWorks app!
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Canoe ski
Jun 18, 2017
mmmmmrw
May 21, 2017
Crashes constantly
I REALLY wanted this app to work because I love the podcasts, but anytime I search for anything it glitches and closes the app. Pretty frustrating. If that can be fixed I'd like the app
aassfvvjkhn
May 05, 2017
Glitches
Need better format on app and glitches too much/freezes
Liveinbeulah
Mar 15, 2017
Love it
I am disappointed to see so many low ratings for this app. I love the podcasts it offers and with this app I don't have to continually download podcasts to my phone.
Stuff You Should Know is one of my favorite podcasts and I am grateful to have easy access to a plethora of knowledge.
sandra43
Feb 12, 2017
Good content, horrible app(and website)
I was reading an article the movie website, but I kept seeing a bunch of "This content is not compatible on this device" instead of pictures. So, I decided to download the app in hope that I can actual see the content, but unfortunately it crashes everytime I try to read it. So, I guess I will never see those pictures. Thanks!
Ipadcaller
Feb 07, 2017
Too bad because all it does is crash
Great information but the media department at HSW is not up to speed with its content providers. Their website is riddled with problems and this app just doesn't work... search and article and BAM u crash... click a link and BAM you crash... HSW could be huge but I guess the money is in the podcast -- SAD FACE
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Love the podcast but app needs work