WPDE.com

Name: WPDE.com
Rating: 4.14 (616 reviews)
Author: Sinclair Broadcast Group Inc

By: Sinclair Broadcast Group Inc

The WPDE.com News app delivers news, weather and sports in an instant

Features & Capabilities

The WPDE.com News app delivers instant access to the latest news, weather, and sports. The fully redesigned app features live streaming of newscasts, breaking news alerts, and comprehensive weather updates including hourly and daily forecasts alongside live radar. Users benefit from timely traffic information and receive notifications about local events and urgent stories. The new interface is faster, user-friendly, and keeps you informed on the go.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App News & Magazines Weather Sports Entertainment

By:

Sinclair Broadcast Group Inc

Downloads:

104,308 48

Rating:

4.14

(616)

Version:

10.27.0 Last updated: 2026-05-29

Version code:

2047579202

Creation date:

2012-04-27

Publisher country:

Permissions:

android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.CAMERA Very high risk
android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW High risk
android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
android.permission.DOWNLOAD_WITHOUT_NOTIFICATION 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:

164.64MB

Email:

an*****@sbgtv.com

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-06

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 210,939 ▼ 752

Other platforms

WPDE.com (v10.27.0)

4.80

(245)

For Developers

Monetize with App Pass Boost with Extension Booster

Contact the developer

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Developed by:

Sinclair Broadcast Group Inc

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.barringtontv.android.wpde

Email:

an*****@sbgtv.com

Website:

http://sbgi.net

User Reviews

Users praise WPDE.com for timely local news and weather and reliable daily coverage, especially for local/beach areas. However, crashes, outdated maintenance, and map-related article display failures significantly hinder use. Additional issues include duplicate notifications and mixed reception to bias in coverage. Improving stability, updating the app, and fixing the map-article display would address the main downsides.

Pros

Timely local news and weather updates for the SC area
Strong local coverage with regional focus (beach area) and weather
Dependable daily news source; widely used and trusted by long-time users
Offers news from outside areas as well, broadening coverage

Cons

Frequent crashes and instability; app closes on launch or soon after
Map graphics in articles cause blank/disappearing content
Last update appears to be over a year old; maintenance seems inactive
Duplicate notifications and inconsistent opening behavior when tapping stories
Perceived political bias reported by some users

Recent reviews

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Jo*****, 2026-04-11

Wonderful love it

Li*****, 2025-08-31

love getting the news and weather every morning with my coffee. I look forward to it. it's up to date with the latest news in SC and, politics and latest weather all week long. it's a great app.