The Windsor Star

Name: The Windsor Star
Rating: 1 (322 reviews)
Author: Postmedia Network INC.

By: Postmedia Network INC. App

All of the Windsor Star’s local news stories in your pocket.

Overview

Google Play Store

Downloads

54,881 ▲ 4

Data as of 2026-08-04

Rating:

1.00

(322)

Version:

7.9.6

Last updated: 2026-07-16

Ranking

#283,607 ▼ 477

Overall

Features & Capabilities

The Windsor Star Chrome extension offers instant access to all your favorite local news stories, right at your fingertips. Customize your news feed to follow specific topics, journalists, and columnists, ensuring you never miss updates relevant to your interests. Enjoy comprehensive explainers, longreads, photo and video coverage from top journalists, and direct navigation to publications across the Postmedia network.

With features like the Discover tab, users can explore trending stories from newsrooms across Canada. Subscribers receive unlimited access, while app readers can view a limited number of free articles before registering. Manage subscriptions effortlessly through the app settings. The extension is designed to keep you connected to your community and beyond, providing a tailored, comprehensive, and engaging news experience.

User Growth & Download Statistics

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By:

Postmedia Network INC.

Downloads:

54,881 4

Rating:

1.00

(322)

Version:

7.9.6 Last updated: 2026-07-16

Version code:

2026071301

Creation date:

2011-09-14

Publisher country:

Permissions:

android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW High risk
android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
android.permission.BLUETOOTH 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
android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE Low risk

Size:

85.93MB

Email:

mo*****@postmedia.com

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-08-04

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 283,607 ▼ 477

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Developed by:

Postmedia Network INC.

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.indusblue.windsorstar

Email:

mo*****@postmedia.com

Website:

https://windsorstar.com

User Reviews

Users appreciated The Windsor Star app for local news and obituaries, previously offered free with ads. However, multiple updates led to subscription paywalls, limited obituary access, and intrusive ads, causing dissatisfaction. The redesign removed features like dark mode and caused usability issues such as non-responsiveness and persistent ads. Many users uninstalled the app due to these problems, noting degradation from a useful free app to a frustrating paid service with poor user experience.

Pros

Provides local news about Windsor city
Includes obituary section (previously)
Had comic strips and headlines for quick reading
Enabled checking obituaries for free (previously)
Served as a main source of news information for users

Cons

App requires subscription to access most content, which frustrated many users
Unable to access obituary section after updates
Frequent and intrusive ads, including pop-up videos and ads with sound
App performance issues such as non-responsiveness and blank screens after updates
No dark theme and poor design after redesign, negatively affecting usability and visually impaired users

Recent reviews

Can't find the search button Missing the obituary section

Ni*****, 2024-08-09

I would give fewer stars if I could. The Windsor Star has been a 💩 newspaper for MANY years. I stopped buying the physical paper 8 years ago as the prices kept going up, and the paper kept getting smaller. The only good thing was the comics. I would skim the headlines in the app & check out the obits for free in the app . Now I can't get to obits and to read some stories I have to pay. To be honest, it's not really worth it. I can get local news for free on other apps and websites.