# Washington Post Select

> A bold, highly visual presentation of today's news.

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.washingtonpost.rainbow`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Removed
- **Publisher:** The Washington Post
- **Category:** NEWS\_AND\_MAGAZINES
- **Downloads:** 1,108,614
- **Rating:** 4.63 / 5 (69,479 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.31.3
- **Last updated:** 2022-03-21
- **First published:** 2015-09-14
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-01
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.washingtonpost.rainbow)
- **Website:** [https://www.washingtonpost.com](https://www.washingtonpost.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.washingtonpost.com/privacy-policy/2011/11/18/gIQASIiaiN\_story.html](https://www.washingtonpost.com/privacy-policy/2011/11/18/gIQASIiaiN_story.html)

## Description

Washington Post Select is a bold and visually immersive news app designed for tablets and smartphones. It offers award-winning national and international news coverage, enhanced by striking photography and informative graphics that bring each story to life. Users receive real-time breaking news and important updates throughout the day, ensuring they are always in the loop.

The app boasts an intuitive interface with streamlined design, making it easy to navigate through stories and enjoy in-depth reading. While free to download, subscribers gain unlimited access to all content, providing a comprehensive news experience on the go.

## Review summary

Users consistently praise the app for strong journalism, deep features, and an easy-to-use interface, with content that suits busy readers. However, recurring complaints center on platform/subscription friction (Google Play/Newsstand access and refunds), frequent accessibility and stability issues (needs reinstalling, loading problems), missing features and confusing UI/versions (no newspaper view, version confusion), and perceived bias or misinformation in coverage. When accessible, the app delivers solid content quickly, but ongoing access and usability problems dominate overall sentiment.

### Pros

- High-quality journalism with in-depth features and strong election coverage
- Easy to use and intuitive app
- Broad, valuable content including news, opinions, and features
- Helpful for busy readers who want quick access to the latest news

### Cons

- Platform/subscription friction and refund policies (Google Play/Newsstand issues)
- Accessibility and stability problems, including frequent reinstallations and loading failures
- Missing newspaper view and confusing app version changes/UI
- Perceived bias or misinformation in coverage
- Print edition loading issues

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