The Atlantic
The Atlantic

The Atlantic

News & Magazines

| The Atlantic Monthly Group LLC

Play on PC with BlueStacks or from our cloud

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Page Modified On: August 14, 2025

Run The Atlantic on PC or Mac

Multitask effortlessly on your PC or Mac as you try out The Atlantic, a News & Magazines app by The Atlantic Monthly Group LLC on BlueStacks.

So, The Atlantic’s app is basically for anyone who likes reading thoughtful articles on stuff like politics, tech, and culture — not just the news but those deeper stories that stick with you a bit. Once you open it up on PC (using BlueStacks or whatever), it feels more like flipping through an actual magazine on a big screen, and everything runs really smoothly. There’s a feed that updates every day with a handpicked batch from their editors, which is nice if you want to get a sense of what’s new but don’t want to scroll through endless headlines. It’s not just the usual top news but also those strange or thought-provoking pieces you wouldn’t look up yourself.

Browsing around is easy, and there are sections to catch up on the newest stories or save some to read later. There’s also an audio hub if you’d rather listen than read — podcasts and articles, all from inside the app. Offline reading is handy, especially if you want to load some articles for when there’s no connection. The design has that clean, uncluttered look, and dark mode is there for anyone who likes reading at night. One small bonus: there’s a daily crossword, tucked away in its own area and apparently getting trickier day by day. Accessibility also seems to be a focus, so it’s not a struggle for folks who need bigger text or audio support. It’s mostly paywalled for the full thing, so you’d need a subscription, but it does feel like you get a lot in terms of quality writing and variety.

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How to Download and Run The Atlantic on PC or Mac

  • Download and install BlueStacks on your PC or Mac

  • Complete Google sign-in to access the Play Store, or do it later

  • Look for The Atlantic in the search bar at the top right corner

  • Click to install The Atlantic from the search results

  • Complete Google sign-in (if you skipped step 2) to install The Atlantic

  • Click the The Atlantic icon on the home screen to start playing

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Minimum System Requirements

With BlueStacks 5, you can get started on a PC that fulfills the following requirements.

  • Operating System

    Microsoft Windows 7 or above, macOS 11 (Big Sur) or above

  • Processor

    Intel, AMD or Apple Silicon Processor

  • RAM

    at least 4GB

  • HDD

    10GB Free Disk Space

Note:

* You must be an Administrator on your PC. Up to date graphics drivers from Microsoft or the chipset vendor.

The Atlantic - FAQs

  • How to Run The Atlantic on Windows PC & Mac?

    Run The Atlantic on your PC or Mac by following these simple steps.

    • Click on ‘Download The Atlantic on PC’ to download BlueStacks
    • Install it and log-in to Google Play Store
    • Launch and run the app.
  • Why is BlueStacks the fastest and safest platform to play games on PC?

    BlueStacks respects your privacy and is always safe and secure to use. It does not carry any malware, spyware, or any sort of additional software that could harm your PC.

    It is engineered to optimize speed and performance for a seamless gaming experience.

  • What are The Atlantic PC requirements?

    Minimum requirement to run The Atlantic on your PC

    • OS: Microsoft Windows 7 and above:
    • Processor: Intel or AMD Processor:
    • RAM: Your PC must have at least 2GB of RAM. (Note that having 2GB or more disk space is not a substitute for RAM):
    • HDD: 5GB Free Disk Space.
    • You must be an Administrator on your PC.