WPRI 12 News - Providence, RI

Name: WPRI 12 News - Providence, RI
Rating: 3.47 (1053 reviews)
Author: Nexstar Inc.

By: Nexstar Inc. App

The WPRI 12 Eyewitness News app for the #1 news and weather in RI & SE MA.

Overview

Google Play Store

Downloads

102,964 ▲ 80

Data as of 2026-08-16

Rating:

3.47

(1,053)

Version:

510.0.1

Last updated: 2026-08-11

Ranking

#215,997 ▼ 635

Overall

Features & Capabilities

The WPRI 12 News - Providence, RI Chrome extension delivers the #1 local news and weather updates directly to your device. Stay connected with all the top stories from daily broadcasts and breaking news across Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts. Enjoy video reports, detailed weather conditions, live severe weather alerts, and an interactive radar map to plan your day effectively.

With push notifications for breaking news and the ability to save stories for later, this extension ensures you never miss important updates while on the go. WPRI 12 Eyewitness News provides trusted, comprehensive coverage tailored to your local community needs, making it your go-to source for reliable information.

User Growth & Download Statistics

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Version:

510.0.1 Last updated: 2026-08-11

Version code:

4093

Creation date:

2012-12-12

Publisher country:

Permissions:

android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT 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
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE Low risk

Size:

67.34MB

Email:

co*****@wpri.com

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-08-16

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 215,997 ▼ 635

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Contact the developer

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Developed by:

Nexstar Inc.

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.linmedia.newstouch.wpri

Email:

co*****@wpri.com

Website:

http://www.wpri.com/

User Reviews

Users largely praise the app when it functions, especially for the weather forecast and on-air talent. However, a pattern of instability dominates: the app often crashes or won't load, UI is slow or unresponsive, and ad-heavy interruptions disrupt reading and viewing. Content can feel stale, and intrusive push notifications add to the friction. Overall, reliability and ad experience are the main pain points.

Pros

Good weather forecast and popular on-air talent (Tony Petrarca).
Positive remarks like 'Great Job' and 'Very pleased with the app' indicate user appreciation when it works.
General appreciation for WPRI 12 news coverage.

Cons

Frequent crashes, app freezes, or won't load (gray/black screen).
Excessive, repetitive ads and long ad breaks, sometimes causing reloads or lockups.
Content is outdated or not updated promptly (old news).
Poor performance: long load times and non-responsive UI with improper page framing.
Push notification requirement or intrusive prompts that hinder usability.