PG Reader by the Post-Gazette

Name: PG Reader by the Post-Gazette
Rating: 4.67 (387 reviews)
Author: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

By: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Stay up-to-date with all things Pittsburgh - through the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Features & Capabilities

Stay connected with Pittsburgh through the PG Reader Chrome extension by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. This extension delivers up-to-the-minute local and regional news, including breaking stories, business updates, politics, sports, and lifestyle coverage directly from the trusted Post-Gazette source. Users can browse articles by content sections, save favorites for later reading, and share news via email and social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter. Access is unlimited for digital subscribers, while non-subscribers may enjoy a limited number of articles monthly. Enhance your Pittsburgh news experience with the PG Reader app and never miss crucial updates about your community!

User Growth & Download Statistics

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By:

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Downloads:

48,308 41

Rating:

4.67

(387)

Version:

7.1.544 Last updated: 2026-01-02

Version code:

2025122912

Creation date:

2012-04-18

Publisher country:

Permissions:

android.permission.CAMERA Very high risk
android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE Very high 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.AD_SERVICES_CONFIG Low risk
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE Low risk
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK Low risk

Size:

51.24MB

Email:

pg*****@gmail.com

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-08

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 295,577 ▼ 1,204

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Developed by:

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.postgazette.pgreader

Email:

pg*****@gmail.com

Website:

http://www.post-gazette.com/android/pgreader/default.asp

User Reviews

Users appreciate the app's local coverage and journalistic content but frequently report significant issues with sign-in, subscription access, and app stability leading to crashes. Paid subscribers are frustrated by persistent ads and limited features like the absence of article comments and inadequate push notifications. The app's design is considered outdated, and obituaries fail to update. While some enjoy the content, many express dissatisfaction with the digital experience compared to the print edition.

Pros

Provides strong local coverage and content relevant to Pittsburgh.
The app functions well for reading content when accessible.
Offers a preferred alternative to other news sources like The Athletic Pittsburgh.
Contains a mix of content including news, obituaries, and columns by known journalists.
Some users appreciate the feel of the content despite missing print experience.

Cons

Frequent issues with sign-in and subscription validation causing access problems.
App crashes frequently or becomes unusable after updates.
Push notifications are truncated and hard to read.
Ads interrupt the reading experience despite paid subscriptions.
Lack of features such as article comment sections and useful widgets.
Obituaries do not update timely.
User interface and overall design feel outdated and not user-friendly.