# Western Bulldogs Official App

> Official app for the Western Bulldogs

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.afl.afl\_wb.android](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.afl.afl_wb.android)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.afl.afl_wb.android`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Telstra Ltd
- **Category:** SPORTS
- **Downloads:** 51,106
- **Rating:** 4.20 / 5 (877 ratings)
- **Version:** 7.8.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-17
- **First published:** 2012-03-22
- **Publisher country:** AU
- **Size:** 48 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-15
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.afl.afl_wb.android)
- **Website:** [http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au](http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.telstra.com.au/privacy/privacy-statement](https://www.telstra.com.au/privacy/privacy-statement)

## Description

The Western Bulldogs Official App keeps you close to the team, whether you’re in the stands or following from home. Plan your game day with fixtures, results, ladders, and pre-match guides, and manage your tickets without leaving the app. Watch exclusive videos, from match highlights to press conferences, and get instant alerts for team announcements, breaking news, and match starts.

Get the latest news, match reports, and season highlights, plus live scores, stats, and team selections as they happen. Dive into detailed player profiles, explore in-depth team stats, and relive every key moment of the season. All the latest, straight to your pocket, with the Western Bulldogs Official App.

## Rankings

- #297,425 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_CUSTOM_AUDIENCE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.AD_SERVICES_CONFIG`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_CONTACTS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.afl.afl_wb.android.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`

## Review summary

Users appreciate the Western Bulldogs Official App for keeping them updated with club news and live shows, especially useful for distant fans. However, recurring issues like app crashes, slow loading, and problems accessing digital memberships and tickets detract from the experience. The app also restarts unexpectedly when switching, updates can be delayed, and the interface feels more like a web view than a polished native app. Despite these flaws, many users remain engaged due to the app's content and reliability compared to other AFL apps.

### Pros

- Provides up-to-date news and information about the Western Bulldogs club.
- Includes live streaming of shows and events, enhancing fan engagement.
- More reliable than the AFL app for updates.
- Allows fans to keep in touch with team news even from overseas.

### Cons

- Frequent app crashes and slow loading times reported by multiple users.
- Issues with digital membership and ticket syncing, including access problems to membership cards and tickets.
- App restarts completely when switching in and out, causing inconvenience.
- Injuries and updates sometimes not timely during the season.
- The app interface is considered unexciting and appears more like a web wrapper than a native app.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.afl.afl_wb.android)