# Otherweb: real news, no junk

> All the news without the noise

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.otherweb`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Removed
- **Publisher:** Otherweb
- **Category:** NEWS\_AND\_MAGAZINES
- **Downloads:** 648,435
- **Rating:** 3.71 / 5 (952 ratings)
- **Version:** 4.10.13
- **Last updated:** 2025-05-23
- **First published:** 2022-10-13
- **Size:** 51 MB
- **Data as of:** 2025-07-12
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.otherweb)
- **Website:** [https://otherweb.com/](https://otherweb.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://otherweb.com/privacy](https://otherweb.com/privacy)

## Description

**Otherweb: Real News, No Junk** is a powerful Chrome extension designed to deliver authentic news without clutter or misinformation. It uses 20 advanced AI models—completely transparent with open source code and datasets—to effectively detect and filter out misinformation, disinformation, propaganda, and clickbait.

Users have complete control over their news feed, customizing sources, categories, and article quantities. The interface supports intuitive interactions like swipe gestures to tailor content preferences and voice commands for hands-free reading or listening. Each article is summarized in concise bullet points to save time, and unique "nutrition labels" provide clear indicators of article reliability and worthiness before consumption. With its sleek, ad-free design, Otherweb delivers a clean, trustworthy news experience directly through your browser.

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NOTIFICATION_POLICY`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.DOWNLOAD_WITHOUT_NOTIFICATION`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM`
- `android.permission.USE_FULL_SCREEN_INTENT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.otherweb.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Otherweb: real news, no junk is praised for its credible, summarized news and customizable preferences, making it appealing to users seeking quick, unbiased updates. However, users frequently report issues with slow or repetitive news updates, poor in-app article reading experience as articles open externally, spam in discussions, and app performance problems like slow loading and bugs. The limited selection of news categories also restricts personalization, although the inclusion of AI-powered summaries through 'Marty' is a welcomed feature. Improvements in these areas can enhance overall usability.

### Pros

- Customizable news preferences allowing users to select types of news they want to read.
- Provides summarized news that saves time by highlighting important information.
- Delivers credible, unbiased, and junk-free news content.
- Clean and straightforward interface making navigation easy.
- Includes AI features like summary and article analysis through an AI chatbot named Marty.

### Cons

- The app's news updates are slow or repetitive, showing the same articles for several days.
- News articles open externally instead of inside the app, disrupting the reading experience.
- Presence of spam and advertisements in the discussion section of the app.
- Performance issues such as slow app load times and buffering or freezing bugs especially after updates.
- Limited news categories and insufficient personalization for more specific interests.

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