WHNT

Name: WHNT
Rating: 4.03 (1278 reviews)
Author: Nexstar Inc.

By: Nexstar Inc. App

Livestreaming, breaking news alerts, and all the local news you want from WHNT

Overview

Google Play Store

Downloads

140,427 ▲ 95

Data as of 2026-07-17

Rating:

4.03

(1,278)

Version:

508.0.0

Last updated: 2026-06-26

Ranking

#184,835 ▼ 861

Overall

Features & Capabilities

Stay informed with the WHNT Chrome extension, offering livestreaming of newscasts, breaking news notifications, and comprehensive local coverage. Watch videos seamlessly while scrolling through stories, ensuring you never miss important updates. With features like 'News Near Me,' you receive location-specific news and alerts tailored for your area.

Save your favorite stories for later reading, and share them effortlessly across social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter. Access weather and traffic maps to plan your day efficiently. Engage with contests and enjoy all your favorite WHNT segments directly from your device. This high-performance extension keeps the community connected and well-informed.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App News & Magazines

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Version:

508.0.0 Last updated: 2026-06-26

Version code:

2023111342

Creation date:

2013-01-16

Publisher country:

Permissions:

android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT Moderate risk
com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID Moderate risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE Low risk
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE Low risk

Size:

84.22MB

Email:

mo*****@nexstar.tv

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-07-17

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 184,835 ▼ 861

Other platforms

WHNT (v509.0.0)

4.70

(1,088)

For Developers

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Contact the developer

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Developed by:

Nexstar Inc.

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.whnt.localtv

Email:

mo*****@nexstar.tv

Website:

http://whnt.com

User Reviews

The WHNT Android app is valued for quick, at-a-glance news access and is enjoyed by users when it works, but it suffers from recurring issues. Reviewers report update-related launch blocks and crashes, ad-heavy UI that interrupts reading, and unreliable streaming features. These problems appear across multiple reviews and lead to inability to open the app, frequent crashes, and a degraded user experience despite positive sentiments when the app functions.

Pros

Quick access to the latest news at a glance.
Generally positive and enjoyable when the app works (e.g., "Love this App", "It is fun", "It Is Great", "Good app").
Works on multiple devices (phone and tablet) for reading news.

Cons

Frequent update blockers that prevent opening or using the app (update prompts with no available update, update loops).
Crashes and instability after updates requiring reinstall or causing the app to crash on startup.
Intrusive ads that disrupt reading and degrade the experience.
Unreliable streaming/watch features (Watch Now clips cut off; limited live TV options).
General inability to access / launch the app due to errors or loops.