KPBS

Name: KPBS
Rating: 4.6039605 (217 reviews)
Author: KPBS

By: KPBS

Listen, watch, stream, and read San Diego and national news and entertainment.

Features & Capabilities

The KPBS Chrome extension offers seamless access to local and national news and entertainment from San Diego's leading public media station. Users can listen to live streams of KPBS FM and Classical San Diego FM, watch KPBS TV, and access a variety of podcasts and on-demand programs from KPBS, NPR, and PBS.

The extension provides features like breaking news alerts, pause and rewind functionality, program bookmarking, and a built-in sleep timer and alarm clock. Users can explore individual program segments, view radio and TV schedules, and enjoy exclusive content via PBS Passport. Experience comprehensive news coverage, quality entertainment, and community connection all in one place with KPBS.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App

By:

KPBS

Downloads:

16,565 35

Rating:

4.60

(217) 1 new ratings

Version:

7.4.4 Last updated: 2026-05-04

Version code:

564

Creation date:

2017-11-02

Publisher country:

Permissions:

android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.CALL_PHONE Very high risk
android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO Very high risk
android.permission.BLUETOOTH Moderate risk
android.permission.USE_FULL_SCREEN_INTENT Moderate risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_CUSTOM_AUDIENCE Low risk
android.permission.AD_SERVICES_CONFIG Low risk

Size:

28.25MB

Email:

ne*****@kpbs.org

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-06

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 450,206 ▼ 1,658

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Developed by:

KPBS

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jacapps.kpbs

Email:

ne*****@kpbs.org

Website:

http://www.kpbs.org

User Reviews

Users appreciate KPBS for its reliable, unbiased local and national news, live radio, and quality public radio content. However, many report frequent app crashes, audio interruptions especially when multitasking or locking phone, and issues registering as members. Ads occasionally disrupt streaming, and some users dislike recent interface changes. Despite these issues, KPBS remains a preferred source for trustworthy news and talk radio for many.

Pros

Provides trustworthy, unbiased local, state, and national news.
Allows live radio streaming and TV viewing, which generally works well.
News updates quickly with options to scroll, read, and save articles.
Offers reliable public radio content with valuable shows like Frontline and ACL.

Cons

App frequently crashes, requiring uninstall and reinstall; very frustrating for users.
Audio playback issues include frequent silencing when phone is locked or multitasking.
Membership registration problems with app not accepting valid email addresses.
Ads sometimes interrupt live streams shortly after starting.
App interface and formatting changes are unpopular; some prefer previous layout and app icon.