# Star Phoenix

> Your source for Saskatoon news, sports, politics, business, crime, life & more.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.indusblue.starphoenix](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.indusblue.starphoenix)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.indusblue.starphoenix`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Postmedia Network INC.
- **Category:** NEWS\_AND\_MAGAZINES
- **Downloads:** 27,419
- **Version:** 2026082401(7.9.8)
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-27
- **First published:** 2011-09-14
- **Publisher country:** CA
- **Size:** 86 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-16
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.indusblue.starphoenix)
- **Website:** [https://thestarphoenix.com/](https://thestarphoenix.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://thestarphoenix.com/privacy-statement/en/](https://thestarphoenix.com/privacy-statement/en/)

## Description

The Star Phoenix Chrome extension offers users a tailored news experience focused on Saskatoon and beyond. Users can customize their news feed by selecting favorite writers, topics, and local news, ensuring they stay connected to the most relevant updates. Features include comprehensive explainers, longreads, photo and video coverage, and the ability to navigate publications within the Postmedia network.

Subscribers gain unlimited access to all content, while casual readers can enjoy a limited number of free articles before signing up. With easy subscription management and a Discover tab to explore trending Canadian stories, Star Phoenix makes staying informed simple and convenient.

## Rankings

- #384,218 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.AD_SERVICES_CONFIG`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.indusblue.starphoenix.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users appreciate the app's local news content and features like article listening and obituary section. However, many are frustrated by paywalls limiting access, frequent app glitches including freezing and crashes, and a non-functioning obituary section. The app fails to remember reading positions, and notifications cannot be disabled, leading to a poor user experience overall.

### Pros

- Provides local news content
- Offers article listening feature
- Includes obituary section

### Cons

- Persistent paywalls blocking most articles
- App is glitchy and has bugs such as freezing and crashes
- Obituary section frequently does not work
- App does not remember article reading position
- Notifications cannot be turned off

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.indusblue.starphoenix)