# AW Reader: news & apps \[Dutch\]

> Discover apps & games and read news about Android in Dutch.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.reader.androidworld3](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.reader.androidworld3)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.reader.androidworld3`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** BigSpark B.V.
- **Category:** NEWS\_AND\_MAGAZINES
- **Downloads:** 135,138
- **Rating:** 4.50 / 5 (2,135 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.1.4
- **Last updated:** 2026-06-30
- **First published:** 2010-03-14
- **Publisher country:** NL
- **Size:** 52 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-09
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.reader.androidworld3)
- **Website:** [https://androidworld.nl/feedback-app/](https://androidworld.nl/feedback-app/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://bigspark.com/privacyverklaring/](https://bigspark.com/privacyverklaring/)

## Description

AW Reader offers Dutch-speaking users in The Netherlands and Belgium an official Androidworld news experience. The extension delivers the latest on Android smartphones, tablets, apps, games, and wearables. With over one million monthly visitors, Androidworld.nl is the largest Dutch community focused on Android news and support.

This Chrome extension connects you to up-to-date news and interactive content about Android devices and software, all presented in Dutch. Stay informed and engaged with the vibrant Android community in NL and BE through AW Reader.

## Rankings

- #191,860 — Overall

## 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.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.reader.androidworld3.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users appreciate the app's informative content and smooth operation when working, especially noting recent fixes and active development. However, multiple issues affect user experience, such as the lack of dark mode, persistent problems with comment loading and article access, unprofessional customer support, and notification malfunctions causing incorrect articles to open. These recurring problems have led to frustration among users despite the app's overall potential and updates.

### Pros

- App is informative with good articles.
- App works smoothly when functioning properly.
- Recent updates have brought many fixes and improvements.
- Users appreciate that the app is under active development again.
- App has a Dutch language focus, catering to its audience.

### Cons

- Lack of dark mode, which users find disappointing and inconvenient.
- Frequent issues with loading comments, including errors and inability to post.
- Problems with articles not loading or opening properly.
- Unprofessional and unfriendly customer support experiences reported.
- App does not open notifications correctly, leading to wrong articles opening.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.reader.androidworld3)