# WBTV News

> News

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id449507996](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id449507996)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id449507996`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Gray Television Group, Inc.
- **Category:** News
- **Rating:** 4.60 / 5 (5,010 ratings)
- **Version:** 8.0.8
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-10
- **First published:** 2011-07-20
- **Size:** 92 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-17
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/wbtv-news/id449507996)
- **Website:** [https://www.wbtv.com/apps/](https://www.wbtv.com/apps/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.wbtv.com/privacy-policy/](https://www.wbtv.com/privacy-policy/)

## Description

WBTV News Chrome extension delivers Charlotte-area local news: breaking alerts, live headlines, video, and sports right in your browser. Stay informed on what matters in your community.

Note: The extension requests location to customize content and may share location information and usage data with advertising partners to tailor ads. Review the privacy policy for details and for your choices.

## Rankings

- #26,053 — Overall

## Review summary

WBTV News offers local and breaking news content and benefits from brand familiarity, but user feedback is dominated by a poor viewing experience. Reviewers complain about heavy, intrusive ads and long video pre-rolls that disrupt reading. Videos play with sound by default, with little control to mute. The latest app layout is hard to navigate, and notifications often don’t match the content or feel misdirected. Some headlines reference outdated stories. Overall, readers want a faster, cleaner, and more reliable reading experience with timely updates.

### Pros

- Content relevance: articles tailored to interests, including local news.
- Breaking news coverage: quick access to breaking stories.
- Familiar WBTV branding and long-time use indicating reliability.

### Cons

- Excessive ads and pop-ups disrupt reading, with long commercial blocks.
- Autoplay videos with sound by default and no easy mute/stop option.
- New layout and navigation changes make it hard to find and read stories.
- Notifications often don’t match content or feel misdirected.
- Some news is outdated and not updated within a timely window.

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