The Washington Post

The Washington Post

Stay informed with hand-picked stories from the editors of The Washington Post.

What is The Washington Post?
The Washington Post Chrome extension is a handy tool designed to keep you informed with the latest news from The Washington Post, a leading international news source. The extension delivers top stories curated by the editors directly to your browser. Whenever you open a new tab, you'll see the day’s top stories. Stay up-to-date with the world with just a click.
Stats
Users: 50,000+
Rating: 4.49 (35)
Version: 1.0 (Last updated: 2021-05-06)
Creation date: 2020-06-08
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Overrides new tab: Yes
Permissions:
  • https://www.google-analytics.com/*
Size: 18.06K
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Summary

See today’s top stories each time you open a new tab.

User reviews
User reviews summary
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Pros
  • Visually appealing interface
  • Quick and convenient access to news
  • Environmentally friendly alternative to physical papers
  • User experience is engaging
  • Useful for keeping up with top stories
Cons
  • Exclusivity to Chrome, does not cater to EDGE users
  • Layout issues such as excessive use of space for headers
  • Lack of dark theme
Most mentioned
  • Great layout and ability to read articles
  • Visual appeal of the extension
  • Request for layout improvements and additional features like dark theme
Recent reviews
by Thomas Calhoun Thomas Calhoun, 2024-01-31

Sure would be nice as an EDGE user if this page didn't keep trying to get me to install Chrome. Guess I have no choice but to remove the extension.
by Charles Tomaras Charles Tomaras, 2024-02-11

Great App, I'd love for it to start somewhere in the middle of the page and still retain the gnome functions.
by Sola Soul Sola Soul, 2022-07-16
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Safety
Risk impact

The Washington Post may not be safe to use and it requires some risky permissions. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing.

Risk likelihood

The Washington Post has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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