# WAFB 9News

> News

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id449649021](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id449649021)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id449649021`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Gray Television Group, Inc.
- **Category:** News
- **Rating:** 4.60 / 5 (16,691 ratings)
- **Version:** 8.0.7
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-15
- **First published:** 2011-07-19
- **Size:** 83 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-07
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/wafb-9news/id449649021)
- **Website:** [https://www.wafb.com/apps](https://www.wafb.com/apps)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.wafb.com/privacy-policy/](https://www.wafb.com/privacy-policy/)

## Description

WAFB 9News delivers live, local newscasts from Baton Rouge, the #1 local news station. The extension includes live and on-demand news with bonus content you can only find here, keeping you connected to stories that matter to you and your community.

Get the latest weather with First Alert Weather, including live radar, hour-by-hour updates, and a 10-day forecast. Plus, catch investigations from the WAFB I-TEAM for trusted, in-depth reporting.

## Rankings

- #13,189 — Overall

## Review summary

Users largely love WAFB as a go-to local news source, but the app is plagued by recurring issues: auto-playing audio/video on open, intrusive ads, stubborn notification badges, a confusing new UI, and slow loading. Some users also report sharing problems. A subset longs for the old design and greater customization. Overall, loyalty remains, but satisfaction is undermined by usability and performance flaws.

### Pros

- Loyal user base and trust in WAFB as a go-to local news source.
- Users express appreciation for WAFB and indicate they watch or rely on it regularly.
- App is perceived as the dedicated source for local news content despite issues.

### Cons

- Auto-playing videos/audio on opening articles with no easy mute/pause control.
- Excessive ads and pop-ups, including ads that start playing as soon as a story opens.
- Persistent notification badges/alerts that cannot be cleared, causing ongoing frustration.
- New UI/UX is confusing and difficult to navigate compared to the old format.
- Slow loading times and overall performance issues.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id449649021)