WQAD News 8 Quad Cities

Name: WQAD News 8 Quad Cities
Rating: 4.53 (978 reviews)
Author: TEGNA

By: TEGNA App

Livestreaming, breaking news alerts, and local news from WQAD News 8.

Overview

Google Play Store

Downloads

62,113 ▲ 65

Data as of 2026-08-25

Rating:

4.53

(978)

Version:

50.21.0

Last updated: 2026-08-25

Ranking

#271,535 ▼ 498

Overall

Features & Capabilities

Stay connected to the latest news and weather in the Quad Cities area of West-Central Illinois and Eastern Iowa with the official WQAD News 8 Chrome extension. Receive real-time breaking news alerts, explore exclusive investigative stories, and watch live video newscasts anytime. The app offers interactive weather forecasts and radar maps, along with government-issued severe weather alerts to keep you informed and safe.

Personalize your news experience by choosing topics that matter to you and get updates tailored to your preferences. Share stories and videos easily with friends and family, and stay informed about local school delays and closings. Developed by WQAD, the ABC affiliate serving the region, this extension ensures you never miss critical updates in your community.

User Growth & Download Statistics

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By:

TEGNA

Downloads:

62,113 65

Rating:

4.53

(978)

Version:

50.21.0 Last updated: 2026-08-25

Version code:

2026080822

Creation date:

2013-01-17

Publisher country:

Permissions:

android.permission.ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION Very high 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.AD_SERVICES_CONFIG Low risk
android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_MULTICAST_STATE Low risk

Size:

116.43MB

Email:

ap*****@tegna.com

URLs:

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Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-08-25

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 271,535 ▼ 498

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Developed by:

TEGNA

Google Play Store

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

Email:

ap*****@tegna.com

Website:

https://www.wqad.com

User Reviews

Users value the personable news anchors and timely local updates provided by the WQAD News 8 app. However, many complain about frequent crashes, excessive advertisements, poor navigation that disrupts scrolling and reading, and malfunctioning live stream features. Several reviewers note repeated or outdated news content and incomplete articles. These issues have led some long-term users to uninstall the app despite their loyalty to the station. Improvements in app stability, ad placement, and content delivery are needed to better serve user needs.

Pros

Users appreciate the personalities and anchors on Channel 8, noting they are informative, nice, and family-oriented.
The app provides local news and weather updates in real-time, useful when TV access is unavailable.
Users have used the app for years and value its connection to their preferred local news station.
The weather section is helpful and preferred over other weather apps by some users.
The app helps users stay informed during events like blackouts.

Cons

The app experiences frequent crashes and malfunctions, especially after updates, making it unusable for some users.
There are too many ads interrupting content, particularly in the weather section, which frustrates users.
Navigation is poor: scrolling is difficult, headlines are cut off, the app jumps around making reading news cumbersome.
The live stream feature often fails to work, which disappoints users who rely on it.
Content issues include repeated stories, outdated headlines, and incomplete or poorly written articles.