# WebMD: Symptom Checker

> Med Reminders, Doctor Finder

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.webmd.android`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** WebMD, LLC
- **Category:** MEDICAL
- **Downloads:** 10,862,091
- **Rating:** 4.08 / 5 (64,602 ratings)
- **Version:** 11.35.0.15821125
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-03
- **First published:** 2011-05-06
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 122 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-11
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.webmd.android)
- **Website:** [http://www.webmd.com](http://www.webmd.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.webmd.com/about-webmd-policies/about-privacy-policy](http://www.webmd.com/about-webmd-policies/about-privacy-policy)

## Description

The WebMD: Symptom Checker Chrome extension offers a comprehensive health toolkit to empower users with medical insights and management tools. Easily check symptoms to learn about possible conditions and treatments. Locate nearby doctors and specialists with the Doctor Finder feature based on your location or by city, state, or zip code.

Never miss a dose with Medication Reminders, which provide alerts along with daily prescription schedules, pill images, dosage, and timing information. Explore medically reviewed details about various health conditions, causes, and treatments. Take advantage of WebMD Rx to find low prescription drug prices at pharmacies — no registration required. Additional features include custom saving of your health data, symptom tracking over time, and a drug interaction checker to identify unsafe combinations. Powered by trusted WebMD Health Corp., this extension is designed to enhance your healthcare experience and support informed decisions.

## Rankings

- #13,055 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_CUSTOM_AUDIENCE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.CALL_PHONE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.REORDER_TASKS`
- `android.permission.REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS`
- `android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.alarm.permission.SET_ALARM`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.webmd.android.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users widely rate WebMD as informative, useful for health information, and a trusted go-to resource—often praising the med reminder feature and overall educational value. However, recurring issues hinder experience: login/authentication problems (email vs username and password errors), the app failing to open, concerns about diagnostic accuracy (not a substitute for professional care), and repeated password reset/account recovery problems.

### Pros

- Informative and educational health content.
- Very useful for health information, especially after hours and as an alternative to generic web search.
- Positive user sentiment and trust; many users love the app and recommend it.
- Medication reminders help with taking prescribed meds.
- Considered a credible educational health resource by users.

### Cons

- Login/authentication problems (email vs username, password errors, lockouts).
- App sometimes won’t open or load.
- Concerns about diagnostic accuracy; not a substitute for professional medical care.
- Password reset/account recovery problems (reset button not working).

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