KUT 90.5 Austin’s NPR Station

Name: KUT 90.5 Austin’s NPR Station
Rating: 4.29 (471 reviews)
Author: The University of Texas at Austin

By: The University of Texas at Austin

KUT News app for NPR & BBC live streams plus local Austin news from our newsroom

Features & Capabilities

KUT 90.5 Austin’s NPR Station Chrome extension offers a comprehensive news experience featuring live streams from NPR, BBC, and local Austin news. Enjoy flagship programs like Morning Edition and All Things Considered alongside award-winning local reporting. The app also provides access to podcasts, news stories from NPR and the Texas Standard, and customizable news alerts to keep you informed without overloading your notifications.

Designed for seamless listening anywhere, KUT delivers clear audio with the AAC+ codec across all devices. Whether at home or traveling, stay connected to Austin’s news and global perspectives in the palm of your hand. For music lovers, a separate KUTX app delivers an immersive Austin music experience. This extension is a product of The University of Texas, dedicated to quality public radio and community engagement.

User Growth & Download Statistics

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By:

The University of Texas at Austin

Downloads:

19,236 37

Rating:

4.29

(471)

Version:

4.6.7 Last updated: 2025-01-02

Version code:

400

Creation date:

2016-05-06

Publisher country:

Permissions:

android.permission.CALL_PHONE Very high risk
android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VIDEO High risk
android.permission.BLUETOOTH Moderate risk
android.permission.USE_FULL_SCREEN_INTENT Moderate risk
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE Low risk
android.permission.INTERNET Low risk
android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS Low risk
android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED Low risk
android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM Low risk
android.permission.WAKE_LOCK Low risk

Size:

8.95MB

Email:

te*****@kut.org

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-07

Compare stats and ranking:

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# 425,969 ▼ 1,308

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Developed by:

The University of Texas at Austin

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=edu.utexas.android.kut

Email:

te*****@kut.org

Website:

http://www.kut.org

User Reviews

The KUT 90.5 Austin NPR app is praised for delivering local news and continuous streaming even when away from Austin. However, users report frequent crashing and freezing, unreliable streaming with random stops, and intrusive ads breaking into live programs. The app is criticized for its lack of dark mode and poor brightness controls, making it uncomfortable to use at night. Some users also face issues with the app running in the background causing unwanted playback and a frustrating alarm/sleep function. Recent updates have improved stability and streaming for some users.

Pros

Provides excellent local Austin and Central Texas news and NPR content.
Allows for continuous streaming without time limits unlike some other NPR station apps.
Helpful way to listen to the station when away from Austin or when radio reception is poor.
Has an expanded format with articles, photos, and links enhancing the user experience.
Streaming works well under certain conditions like WiFi and provides a smooth transition between networks after updates.

Cons

App frequently crashes, freezes, or becomes unresponsive during use.
Streaming is inconsistent; app often fails to connect, stops playing randomly or takes a long time to load.
Annoying interruptions occur when ads or promotions break into programs, causing missing chunks of content.
No dark mode available; app brightness is harsh at night and cannot be adjusted effectively.
Lacks useful features like a complete exit option to fully close app, causing unwanted playback especially over Bluetooth. Others include buggy alarm/sleep functions and sometimes opening web browser when clicking notifications.

Recent reviews

Still no dark mode. Using the app any time after daylight hours is painful on the eyes and lights up the entire room. When can we get a dark mode with black background?

Br*****, 2025-01-15

I loved it for years. It is a great way to listen. It's especially great when im away from Austin. I have had trouble with the Alarm/Sleep function. I wish they could fix that, but I also discovered that some of the issues were caused by not having permissions set right. Maybe provide more info on that...