# WINK News

> News

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1040467539](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1040467539)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1040467539`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Fort Myers Broadcasting Co.
- **Category:** News
- **Rating:** 4.80 / 5 (30,956 ratings)
- **Version:** 4014.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-08
- **First published:** 2015-09-23
- **Size:** 8.57 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-06
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/wink-news/id1040467539)
- **Website:** [http://www.winknews.com/](http://www.winknews.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://winknews.com/wink-privacy-policy/](https://winknews.com/wink-privacy-policy/)

## Description

WINK News for Chrome delivers real-time, live breaking local news alerts and streaming video. Enjoy in-depth coverage for Southwest Florida—Fort Myers, Naples, Cape Coral, Punta Gorda and Port Charlotte—plus the latest headlines, weather updates and investigative reporting.

With local sports coverage, tips submission, and trusted reporting from your Southwest Florida News Leader, this extension keeps you connected on the go. Stay informed and responsive to your community with WINK News.

## Rankings

- #8,636 — Overall

## Review summary

Users praise WINK News for strong local coverage and accurate weather, and for trusted on-air talent. However, multiple reviews identify major usability problems: intrusive ads that block content, auto-playing audio/video, and inconsistent performance and scrolling. These issues hinder reading and navigation and drive some users to seek alternatives, despite the content being valued. Fixing ad frequency, adding audio controls, and stabilizing loading and scrolling would help restore broader user satisfaction.

### Pros

- Strong local news coverage with accurate weather forecasts.
- Positive on-air talent and reporting praised by users (weather team, Jen, Greg).
- App is a trusted go-to source for Southwest Florida news among locals and snowbirds.
- Content quality is valued by long-time users.

### Cons

- Intrusive ads and pop-ups that block articles and slow reading.
- Autoplay audio/video when opening stories or links, with little or no easy way to disable.
- Performance and stability problems, including freezing, spinning wheels, and unreliable loading.
- Navigation and scrolling issues, including ads interfering with dropdowns and scrolling back to the top.

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