# National Post

> Canadian news, politics & opinion

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.nationalpost`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Postmedia Network INC.
- **Category:** NEWS\_AND\_MAGAZINES
- **Downloads:** 155,918
- **Rating:** 2.70 / 5 (1,094 ratings)
- **Version:** 2026082401(7.9.8)
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-27
- **First published:** 2011-07-08
- **Publisher country:** CA
- **Size:** 86 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-15
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nationalpost)
- **Website:** [http://www.nationalpost.com](http://www.nationalpost.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://nationalpost.com/privacy-statement/en/](https://nationalpost.com/privacy-statement/en/)

## Description

The National Post Chrome extension delivers the latest Canadian news, politics, and opinion right at your fingertips. Customize your feed by selecting your favorite writers, topics, and columnists to receive personalised content tailored to your interests. With extensive video coverage, in-depth explainers, and engaging longreads from top journalists, you'll stay informed about critical issues shaping Canada and the world.

Explore trending stories via the Discover tab, access content from Postmedia's network of publications, and enjoy seamless navigation through diverse editorial coverage. Subscription users benefit from unlimited access, while non-subscribers can view a limited number of free articles before registering. Manage subscriptions effortlessly within the app settings. The extension ensures a curated news experience, providing you with authoritative journalism whenever and wherever you need it.

## Rankings

- #180,075 — 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.nationalpost.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users praise the app for its intuitive layout, ease of use, and solid journalism. However, recurring problems undermine the experience: the app often signs users out and requires re-authentication; pages load slowly; update prompts loop or fail to install; coverage feels incomplete or not up to date; and layout/readability issues (content sometimes not visible, small font). These issues persist across reviews, suggesting a tension between perceived content quality and inconsistent performance and reliability. Without addressing sign-in reliability, update flows, and readability, the app risks losing subscribers despite strong editorial content.

### Pros

- Intuitive and well-laid-out user interface.
- Easy to use.
- Strong journalism and real news coverage.

### Cons

- Frequent sign-out/login issues.
- Slow loading and poor performance.
- App update/install problems (update prompts looping or failing).
- Content gaps and lack of up-to-date coverage (no business/finance; older articles).
- Layout/readability issues (content sometimes not visible; small font).

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