# KFYR+

> Your News Leader for Bismarck, Minot, Williston, and Dickinson, North Dakota.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.kfyrtv.android](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.kfyrtv.android)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.kfyrtv.android`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Gray Media
- **Category:** NEWS\_AND\_MAGAZINES
- **Downloads:** 20,834
- **Rating:** 3.77 / 5 (92 ratings)
- **Version:** 7.0.8
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-09
- **First published:** 2011-11-17
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 60 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-16
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kfyrtv.android)
- **Website:** [https://www.kfyrtv.com](https://www.kfyrtv.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.kfyrtv.com/privacy-policy/](https://www.kfyrtv.com/privacy-policy/)

## Description

KFYR-TV Chrome extension brings you comprehensive news coverage for western North Dakota, including major cities like Bismarck-Mandan, Minot, Williston, and Dickinson. Stay informed with live newscasts and video clips that deliver the latest local headlines and sports scores directly to your browser.

Never miss important updates with active push alerts tailored to keep you ahead of breaking news and community events featured in the local calendar. This extension is your go-to source for reliable and timely news coverage in North Dakota.

## Rankings

- #428,034 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.AD_SERVICES_CONFIG`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.kfyrtv.android.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.kfyrtv.android.permission.C2D_MESSAGE`
- `com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE`
- `com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE`
- `com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE`

## Review summary

Users appreciate the app's navigation, weather features, and local COVID-19 news coverage, as well as the interactive photo submissions. However, many report the app is slow, crashes frequently, and is plagued by intrusive ads that hinder usability. There are also frustrations with misleading news article links and limited local news outside the state capital. Weather forecasts are often seen as inaccurate, detracting from the app's reliability.

### Pros

- Easy to navigate and find news
- Helpful weather forecast and radar
- Good for local COVID-19 news
- Ability to submit photos and see them aired
- Overall good app performance when it works

### Cons

- App is slow and crashes constantly
- Intrusive and lengthy ads obstruct reading
- News stories often do not match the clicked headline
- Limited local news coverage, mainly focused on state capital
- Weather forecasts are inaccurate or unreliable

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