# The West Australian

> WA, National & World News

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.thewest`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** West Australian Newspapers
- **Category:** NEWS\_AND\_MAGAZINES
- **Downloads:** 53,580
- **Version:** 2.7.528
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-08
- **First published:** 2020-11-22
- **Publisher country:** AU
- **Size:** 126 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-19
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.thewest)
- **Website:** [https://thewest.com.au/contact](https://thewest.com.au/contact)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://sevenwestmedia.com.au/privacy-policies/](https://sevenwestmedia.com.au/privacy-policies/)

## Description

The West Australian app offers premium access to comprehensive news coverage across Western Australia, national, and global events. It features breaking news alerts, insightful opinion pieces, sports updates, business insights, and lifestyle articles, all from WA's most experienced journalists.

Users can browse the full daily newspaper exactly as printed, access past editions, and enjoy exclusive benefits including discounts on dining and entertainment through the digital West Rewards card. The app ensures you stay informed and connected on the go with customizable notifications and interactive commenting features.

## Rankings

- #291,884 — 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_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NOTIFICATION_POLICY`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.AD_SERVICES_CONFIG`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM`
- `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.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.samsung.android.providers.context.permission.WRITE_USE_APP_FEATURE_SURVEY`
- `com.thewest.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

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