# FOX 29 Philadelphia: Weather

> Philly's WTXF Forecast and Radar from the FOX 29 Weather Authority team

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.wtxf.android.weather`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Fox Television Stations, Inc.
- **Category:** WEATHER
- **Downloads:** 55,954
- **Rating:** 4.36 / 5 (355 ratings)
- **Version:** 6.2.520
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-07
- **First published:** 2015-01-23
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 109 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-11
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wtxf.android.weather)
- **Website:** [https://www.fox29.com/](https://www.fox29.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.fox.com/privacy-policy](https://www.fox.com/privacy-policy)

## Description

Get the most accurate and up-to-date weather information for Philadelphia with the FOX 29 Weather Authority team. This free Chrome extension provides live interactive radar to track storms, current weather conditions, hourly and 10-day forecasts, as well as school closings. The app integrates GPS to deliver precise, location-based weather updates wherever you are.

Stay informed with customized severe weather alerts, watch live streaming newscasts and videos from FOX 29, and check conditions from the Jersey shore to the Delaware beaches and the Poconos. Planning a trip? Easily access weather forecasts worldwide with this comprehensive and reliable weather app.

## Rankings

- #285,517 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.wtxf.android.weather.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users have mixed experiences with the FOX 29 Philadelphia app. While some appreciate its temperature data, radar features, and past functionality like the 'follow me' feature, many report unreliable and frequently changing forecasts that hamper planning. Several mention inaccurate radar compared to other stations. Technical issues, including freezing and black screens after updates, as well as notification failures, are common complaints. Additionally, UI readability problems, especially with font colors, diminish usability. Overall, the app struggles with accuracy and stability according to many users.

### Pros

- Has good temperature readings when working correctly
- Includes radar map with past and future options
- Provides features that some users find comprehensive enough for weather planning
- Previously had a 'follow me' feature loved by users
- Generally reliable notifications when functioning properly

### Cons

- Weather forecasts are often inaccurate and inconsistent, frequently changing unpredictably
- Radar is often wrong or misleading compared to other sources
- App tends to freeze or display black screens, especially after updates
- Notifications sometimes fail despite being enabled
- User interface issues such as poor readability due to font colors and layout changes

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