# WAZ News

> News from your region and around the world!

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `de.mobil.waz.android`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** FUNKE MEDIENGRUPPE
- **Category:** NEWS\_AND\_MAGAZINES
- **Downloads:** 174,468
- **Rating:** 3.67 / 5 (1,541 ratings)
- **Version:** 9.4.3
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-24
- **First published:** 2013-12-04
- **Publisher country:** DE
- **Size:** 63 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.mobil.waz.android)
- **Website:** [http://www.waz.de](http://www.waz.de/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.waz.de/extra/datenschutz/datenschutzerklaerung-id214358873.html](https://www.waz.de/extra/datenschutz/datenschutzerklaerung-id214358873.html)

## Description

The **WAZ News** Chrome extension delivers up-to-the-minute news from North Rhine-Westphalia alongside exclusive insights and comprehensive analyses. Designed for your convenience, it offers news coverage from local regions, politics, business, culture, and sports all in one accessible place.

Key features include a personalized 'For Me' section to review saved articles and missed notifications, integrated puzzles and games such as Wordle and crosswords, and on-the-go podcasts featuring local stories. Users receive customizable push notifications to stay informed on topics that matter. The app supports intuitive navigation, automatic dark mode for comfortable reading, and easy sharing capabilities. In-app subscriptions are available for enhanced access, with transparent management options.

WAZ News offers a seamless and engaging experience for users looking to stay connected with both their community and the wider world.

## Rankings

- #170,315 — 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_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_MULTICAST_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.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `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.mobil.waz.android.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE`

## Review summary

Users appreciate the app's integration with the tips game and find it better than the mobile website initially. However, many face technical problems such as login issues and crashes. There's also frustration over the limited free content, excessive push notifications, and poor international performance, leading to a degraded user experience and dissatisfaction.

### Pros

- Practical integration with the tips game feature.
- Initially good app performance for some users.
- Improved over the mobile website with minor enhancements.

### Cons

- Too few free articles available, leading to user dissatisfaction.
- Technical issues including login problems, incorrect article display, and empty newsletters.
- Frequent and excessive push notifications that annoy users.
- App crashes frequently, especially after adding push/advertisement notifications.
- The app performs poorly or does not work at all when used abroad.

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