# WDR

> News & stories for North Rhine-Westphalia

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/de.WDR.NewsApp](https://chrome-stats.com/d/de.WDR.NewsApp)

## Overview

- **ID:** `de.WDR.NewsApp`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Westdeutscher Rundfunk
- **Category:** NEWS\_AND\_MAGAZINES
- **Downloads:** 768,650
- **Rating:** 4.60 / 5 (3,319 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.6.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-25
- **First published:** 2019-11-15
- **Publisher country:** DE
- **Size:** 106 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.WDR.NewsApp)
- **Website:** [https://www.wdr.de](https://www.wdr.de/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www1.wdr.de/hilfe/datenschutz102.html](https://www1.wdr.de/hilfe/datenschutz102.html)

## Description

WDR aktuell is your go-to Chrome extension for the most important news from North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, and around the world. It delivers concise and clear news updates in text, audio, and video formats. Enhance your news experience by personalizing your feed to include specific regions, cities, or topics that matter to you. The extension also provides current weather and traffic information tailored to your needs, ensuring you stay informed about your environment.

Aggregating content from trusted sources like WDR, Tagesschau, and Sportschau, WDR aktuell offers comprehensive coverage including the latest radio and TV news on demand. Best of all, this extension is free to use, making it an essential tool for anyone seeking localized and broad news insights, with multimedia accessibility optimized to manage data usage effectively. Your feedback is welcomed to keep improving the news experience.

## Rankings

- #79,315 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `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.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE`
- `com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE`
- `com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE`
- `de.WDR.NewsApp.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE`

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/de.WDR.NewsApp)