# Washington Post: Live News > Breaking News, Politics & Award-Winning Journalism Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.washingtonpost.android](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.washingtonpost.android) ## Overview - **ID:** `com.washingtonpost.android` - **Platform:** Android - **Type:** Android app - **Status:** Available - **Publisher:** The Washington Post - **Category:** NEWS\_AND\_MAGAZINES - **Downloads:** 3,463,897 - **Rating:** 4.41 / 5 (90,930 ratings) - **Version:** 7.15.2 - **Last updated:** 2026-09-10 - **First published:** 2011-10-02 - **Publisher country:** US - **Size:** 88 MB - **Data as of:** 2026-09-16 - **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.washingtonpost.android) - **Website:** [https://www.washingtonpost.com](https://www.washingtonpost.com/) - **Privacy policy:** [http://www.washingtonpost.com/privacy-policy/2011/11/18/gIQASIiaiN\_story.html](http://www.washingtonpost.com/privacy-policy/2011/11/18/gIQASIiaiN_story.html) ## Description Stay informed with the Washington Post: Live News Chrome extension. Free to install, it delivers 24/7 breaking coverage, deep political reporting, and award-winning journalism from Post journalists. Access The 7 morning briefing for a smart start to your day, customize alerts to be first on breaking stories, and catch up with audio articles and original podcasts. Discover personalized recommendations in My Post, explore rich storytelling with interactive graphics and video, and experience exclusive augmented reality features. Built for readers who want timely, authoritative news and a customizable, multimedia listening and reading experience. ## Rankings - #31,507 — Overall - #7 — News and magazines (Gross) - #38 — News and magazines (Free) - #1 — post ## Permissions and access ### Permissions - `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID` - `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION` - `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS` - `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE` - `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE` - `android.permission.AD_SERVICES_CONFIG` - `android.permission.AUTHENTICATE_ACCOUNTS` - `android.permission.BROADCAST_CLOSE_SYSTEM_DIALOGS` - `android.permission.CAMERA` - `android.permission.CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE` - `android.permission.DETECT_SCREEN_CAPTURE` - `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_SYNC_SETTINGS` - `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO` - `android.permission.VIBRATE` - `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK` - `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE` - `android.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS` - `android.permission.WRITE_SYNC_SETTINGS` - `com.amazon.privacypass.ATTEST` - `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.huawei.appmarket.service.commondata.permission.GET_COMMON_DATA` - `com.samsung.android.mapsagent.permission.READ_APP_INFO` - `com.wapo.flagship.providers.AmazonClassicSubscriptionProvider.READ_PERMISSION_UNIFIED` - `com.washingtonpost.android.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION` - `com.washingtonpost.rainbow.providers.WapoSubscriptionProvider.READ_PERMISSION` ## Review summary Users consistently praise the Washington Post app for strong journalism, timely updates, easy navigation, and a straightforward readable presentation. They value personalization and a generally smooth experience when the app works. However, several reviews flag issues: ads remain visible for paying subscribers; audio playback lacks voice options and auto play cannot be turned off; performance problems such as freezing or crashes after updates; display and layout problems on some screens; and editorials or excessive opinions that cannot be turned off. ### Pros - High-quality journalism and impartial reporting - Timely updates and comprehensive coverage - Easy to navigate with personalized interest sorting - Clear, direct writing style and good user experience - Smooth, generally positive app experience when functioning ### Cons - Ads persist even for paid subscribers - Audio playback lacks voice options and auto play cannot be turned off - Performance issues such as freezing or crashes after updates - Display and layout not responsive on some screens - Editorials or excessive opinions cannot be turned off or are overly prominent ## Similar extensions and apps - [Washington Post Select](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.washingtonpost.rainbow) — 1,108,614 users, 4.63 / 5 - [The Post](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.jointhepost.thepostmobile) — 3,022 users, 4.71 / 5 - [Continent Post: Daily News](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.theContinent.postapp) — 19 users - [National Post](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.nationalpost) — 155,918 users, 2.70 / 5 - [NYTimes: US and Global News](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.nytimes.android) — 47,675,249 users, 4.71 / 5 - [The Independent: Breaking News](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.freerange360.mpp.indy) — 742,014 users, 4.30 / 5 - [The Independent: Breaking News](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.independent.mindsus) — 18,391 users, 4.10 / 5 - [Watchman Post](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.watchmenpost) — 522 users - [HuffPost - News & Politics](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.huffingtonpost.android) — 5,260,042 users, 3.88 / 5 - [Post 24 News](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.mywebsite.Post24) — 8 users - [Post Star](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.poststar.news) — 49,467 users, 3.04 / 5 --- Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.washingtonpost.android)