WLWT News 5 - Cincinnati, Ohio

Name: WLWT News 5 - Cincinnati, Ohio
Rating: 4.520325 (2352 reviews)
Author: HTVMA Solutions, Inc.

By: HTVMA Solutions, Inc.

Cincinnati's breaking news, live newscasts, weather updates, and local coverage.

Features & Capabilities

Stay connected to Cincinnati with the WLWT News 5 Chrome extension. Receive breaking news alerts, watch live newscasts and on-demand playback, and access real-time weather updates including current conditions, radar maps, and 10-day forecasts. Engage with your community by submitting news tips, photos, and videos directly to the newsroom. Discover live traffic alerts, crime reports, and coverage of local sports teams like the Bengals, Reds, and FC Cincinnati.

With nearly 200,000 users relying on WLWT News 5, this extension is your comprehensive source for Cincinnati's latest news, weather, sports highlights, and entertainment. Download now to stay informed and connected to all that matters in your community.

User Growth & Download Statistics

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By:

HTVMA Solutions, Inc.

Downloads:

217,309 96

Rating:

4.52

(2,352) 0.02

Version:

5.8.32 Last updated: 2026-05-15

Version code:

50832

Creation date:

2012-05-16

Publisher country:

Permissions:

android.permission.ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS Very high risk
android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE Very high risk
com.google.android.gms.permission.ACTIVITY_RECOGNITION High risk
android.permission.GET_TASKS 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

Size:

62.41MB

Email:

ht*****@gmail.com

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-07

Compare stats and ranking:

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# 149,237 ▼ 486

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Developed by:

HTVMA Solutions, Inc.

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.hearst.android.wlwt

Email:

ht*****@gmail.com

Website:

https://www.wlwt.com

User Reviews

Reviews generally praise WLWT News 5 for current local news and weather coverage and for being a trusted Cincinnati station, with users calling it helpful and informative. However, several reviews flag a negative experience due to heavy ads and intrusive pop-ups, questionable reporting quality, and issues with notifications/spam, with a few users also preferring the older app version.

Pros

Up-to-date, informative local news and weather coverage.
Regarded as the best/favorite Cincinnati station with a loyal audience.
Helpful and useful for staying informed about local events (weather + news).

Cons

Ad-heavy experience with intrusive pop-ups and clickbait (ads dropping down, half-page views, popups while scrolling).
Poor reporting quality and overall app quality (terrible reporting; app itself described as terrible).
Excessive notifications/spam (too many notifications; spam).