# Edmonton Journal ePaper

> The Edmonton Journal ePaper is a complete digital replica of the printed edition

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.newspaperdirect.edmontonjournal.android`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Postmedia Network INC.
- **Category:** NEWS\_AND\_MAGAZINES
- **Downloads:** 13,137
- **Rating:** 4.50 / 5 (79 ratings)
- **Version:** 7.5.260826
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-01
- **First published:** 2013-06-10
- **Publisher country:** CA
- **Size:** 33 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-16
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.newspaperdirect.edmontonjournal.android)
- **Website:** [https://edmontonjournal.com/](https://edmontonjournal.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://epaper.edmontonjournal.com/help/PrivacyPolicy](https://epaper.edmontonjournal.com/help/PrivacyPolicy)

## Description

The Edmonton Journal ePaper offers a digital experience that replicates the printed newspaper exactly, including all stories, features, photos, and artwork. Its intuitive interface allows users to flip through pages just like a physical newspaper or search and share content seamlessly, making it perfect for reading at home, work, or on the go. Enjoy your favorite news on any device with convenience and ease.

## Rankings

- #509,859 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_CUSTOM_AUDIENCE`
- `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.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.USE_CREDENTIALS`
- `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.newspaperdirect.edmontonjournal.android.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users appreciate the Edmonton Journal ePaper app for its convenience, ease of use, and early availability of content with good navigation and download options. However, several users experience subscription/login problems, occasional app crashes on updated Android systems, difficulties sharing articles, and unexpected charges, leading to frustration and some considering canceling subscriptions.

### Pros

- Allows reading the newspaper on the go conveniently.
- App is easy to use and similar to the paper copy experience.
- Offers variety of navigation options and ability to download previous papers.
- Content is available earlier in the day compared to paper version.

### Cons

- Login and subscription activation issues causing access problems and frustration.
- App crashes or fails to work on certain Android versions (e.g., Lollipop on Nexus 5).
- Sharing articles can be difficult due to error messages.
- Some users report unexpected additional charges despite subscription.

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