Chicago Tribune

Name: Chicago Tribune
Rating: 2.54 (1885 reviews)
Author: Tribune Publishing Inc.

By: Tribune Publishing Inc.

A simple, elegant, customizable way to get our exclusive, premium storytelling.

Features & Capabilities

The Chicago Tribune Chrome extension offers a simple, elegant way to access exclusive, premium storytelling from Chicago's leading news source. Users can stay current with live updates across news, politics, sports—including Bears, Bulls, Cubs, White Sox, and Blackhawks—business, entertainment, and the vibrant dining and nightlife scene.

Customize your experience by selecting topics that matter most and create a personalized news feed with One-Tap Following. Enjoy multimedia content such as exclusive videos and photo galleries, save stories for later, and experience a different visual layout by turning your device sideways. Stay informed with breaking news notifications and easily share stories via Twitter, Facebook, or email, making it a comprehensive tool for Chicago news enthusiasts.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App News & Magazines Sports Entertainment

By:

Tribune Publishing Inc.

Downloads:

267,431 2

Rating:

2.54

(1,885)

Version:

10.0.58 Last updated: 2026-06-09

Version code:

422

Creation date:

2010-10-11

Publisher country:

Permissions:

android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
android.permission.DOWNLOAD_WITHOUT_NOTIFICATION Moderate risk
android.permission.WRITE_SYNC_SETTINGS Moderate risk
com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID Moderate risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS Low risk

Size:

147.83MB

Email:

ch*****@tribune.com

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-12

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 133,498 ▲ 1,107

Other rankings

#32 in News and magazines (Gross) ▲ 27

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Contact the developer

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Developed by:

Tribune Publishing Inc.

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.apptivateme.next.ct

Email:

ch*****@tribune.com

Website:

http://www.chicagotribune.com/

User Reviews

Review patterns show the Android Chicago Tribune app is praised for fast loading and a clean, organized UI with font options and improved performance vs older versions. However, it is plagued by frequent crashes and white-screen issues on Android, heavy ads, missing comics/puzzles sections, forced updates, and problematic subscription/billing practices with poor support. The most mentioned pain points cluster around reliability, ads, feature gaps, and billing/support; a small subset note positive improvements amid ongoing usability concerns.

Pros

Fast loading and an easy-to-navigate, well-organized layout.
Readable UI with customizable font options for comfortable reading.
An improved version compared to older Tribune app, with faster performance and better navigation.

Cons

Excessive ads that disrupt reading and hinder content accessibility.
Frequent crashes, freezes, and reliability issues on Android (including white screens and needing to reinstall).
Missing comics and puzzles sections; difficulty finding/accessing these features and limited search capability.
Mandatory/forced updates causing user friction and interruptions.
Subscription/billing issues and poor customer service, including unexpected charges and account problems.