# New York Public Library (NYPL)

> Books

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1474533999](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1474533999)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1474533999`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** The New York Public Library
- **Category:** Books
- **Rating:** 2.60 / 5 (120 ratings)
- **Version:** 2026.09.01
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-17
- **First published:** 2020-10-13
- **Size:** 11 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-18
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/new-york-public-library-nypl/id1474533999)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.nypl.org/privacy](https://www.nypl.org/privacy)

## Description

The NYPL Chrome extension puts the power of The New York Public Library in your browser. Quickly search the catalog, place holds for pickup, use self-checkout, renew loans, and manage fines—whether you’re at home or on the go.

Find your nearest branch, check hours, and discover programs and events at your local library, all from a convenient, fast interface.

## Rankings

- #156,640 — Overall

## Review summary

Reviewers praise NYPL's mobile access and some features (multi-account support, mobile checkout, catalog search, and holds) but consistently report major reliability and usability problems. The most recurring issues are slow performance and freezes, search results and catalog data failing after updates, and holds not processing correctly. Several users describe a glitchy, unintuitive interface that makes navigation tedious, with additional annoyances like missing Apple Wallet integration and gaps in the branch list. Overall, the app offers useful functions, but reliability and user experience are frequently compromised, prompting many to rely on the website instead.

### Pros

- Can manage multiple NYPL accounts (e.g., family cards) in one app.
- Mobile checkout feature is available, allowing borrowing items on the go.
- Catalog search and hold placement can be done from the app.
- Convenient mobile access to NYPL services and quick status checks.
- Visually presentable interface that makes account information easy to view.

### Cons

- Significant performance issues: slow loading times and frequent spinner delays.
- Catalog/search reliability is inconsistent after updates—results can be empty or missing data.
- Holds/reservations often fail to process correctly and require using the website.
- Glitchy, unintuitive navigation with a clunky feel and occasional freezes.
- Some features are missing or inconsistently implemented (e.g., Apple Wallet support, complete branch listings).

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1474533999)