# Ottawa Citizen

> Your source for Ottawa news, politics, sports, entertainment, life & more.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.postmedia.ottawacitizen.android2](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.postmedia.ottawacitizen.android2)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.postmedia.ottawacitizen.android2`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Postmedia Network INC.
- **Category:** NEWS\_AND\_MAGAZINES
- **Downloads:** 38,397
- **Rating:** 5.00 / 5 (348 ratings)
- **Version:** 2026082401(7.9.8)
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-27
- **First published:** 2014-05-20
- **Publisher country:** CA
- **Size:** 86 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-16
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.postmedia.ottawacitizen.android2)
- **Website:** [https://ottawacitizen.com](https://ottawacitizen.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://ottawacitizen.com/privacy-statement/en/](https://ottawacitizen.com/privacy-statement/en/)

## Description

The **Ottawa Citizen** Chrome extension offers seamless access to the latest news from Ottawa and across Canada. Customize your feed to follow your favorite topics, writers, and publications within the Postmedia network. Whether you're interested in local politics, sports, entertainment, or in-depth explainers, this app curates content tailored to your interests.

Subscribers enjoy unlimited access to comprehensive articles, photos, and videos, while non-subscribers can explore free articles with simple registration. The extension also features a Discover tab to explore trending stories nationwide. Manage your subscription with ease and stay connected to the community with up-to-date coverage delivered right to your browser.

## Rankings

- #335,218 — 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.postmedia.ottawacitizen.android2.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

### Pros

- Great way to get my daily paper.
- Worked great for years.

### Cons

- App frequently does not work or fails to load content.
- Subscription required to read articles.
- Issues with ads, including loud and intrusive video ads.
- Poor user interface and experience with the new version.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.postmedia.ottawacitizen.android2)