The Washington Post

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

The Washington Post Chrome Extension - Your News Hub

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.
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Extension stats

Users: 50,000+
Rating: 4.49
(43)
Version: 1.1.0 (Last updated: 2024-09-23)
Creation date: 2020-06-08
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 3
Overrides new tab: Yes
Permissions:
  • storage
Size: 30.66K

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Extension summary

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

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Visually appealing and engaging UX
  • Helpful in keeping up with the news
  • Quick way to navigate top stories
  • All the advantages of a paper without the physical clutter
Cons
  • Layout issues, particularly regarding space and padding
  • Repeated mentions of the app trying to push for Chrome installation
  • Lack of a dark theme option
Most mentioned
  • Positive user experience with visuals and navigation
  • Concerns regarding layout and space usage
  • Value of digital news without physical copies
User reviews
by Argjend Zejnaj, 2024-12-04

I subscribed because I am a longtime reader and because Bezos wrote a compelling op-ed about the need for unbaised journalism. Let's pray that time-honored tradition begins anew and that the Post becomes the forerunner of that renewed commitment.
by Laura La Flair, 2024-11-12

I subscribed to know what the hell is happening in the US , harris or Trump -- Don't really care , just say what is happening and give your opinion.. we pick what is the truth from that !
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Extension safety

Risk impact

The Washington Post requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

The Washington Post is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this extension.

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