Weather by WeatherBug

Get reliable, accurate forecasts and alerts directly in Chrome.
What is Weather by WeatherBug?
Weather by WeatherBug is a Chrome extension that provides live, accurate weather forecasts and alerts. It explores over 20 weather maps including Doppler radar, UV index, satellite map, and many others, providing you with all the details you need to know about the weather. It retrieves data from the largest professional weather network for precise reports. The extension also offers severe weather alerts to stay updated about any drastic weather changes.

Extension stats

Users: 3,000+
Rating: 1.80 (10)
Version: 1.0.2 (Last updated: 2020-12-17)
Creation date: 2020-07-16
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Overrides new tab: Yes
Permissions:
  • storage
Size: 5.41M

Other platforms

Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

Get the most accurate weather reports straight to your Chrome Extension with WeatherBug. Download for free the most popular weather app powered by the largest professional weather network in the world!

This live weather browser extension provides the fastest weather alerts, accurate hourly & 10-day forecasts & more.

Allowing you to directly explore 20 weather maps, including Doppler radar, UV index, satellite map, lightning alerts, precipitation, local temperature, wind chill, and more! From heat index to pollen count, WeatherBug gives you everything you need to know.

This app may include “Interest-Based Ads” and may collect and/or share certain data, including “Precise Location Data,” as set forth in our Privacy Policy (see https://www.weatherbug.com/legal/privacy#AC) for more information). We use your location to provide precise weather reporting and personalize content. A full description of our data collection, use and sharing practices, and information about how you can manage your preferences, can be found in our Privacy Policy. By continuing to install and use this WeatherBug application, you are confirming that you have reviewed our Privacy Policy and accept our Terms of Use, and are consenting to our collection, use and sharing of your data, including Precise Location Data, as set forth in our Privacy Policy.[https://www.weatherbug.com/legal/privacy#PLD]

WeatherBug for Windows gives you the WeatherBug advantage. Get accurate weather alerts whenever you need. Whether you’re looking to stay up to date with your local weather or what’s happening around you. You get:

THE WEATHERBUG ADVANTAGE • Spark™ Lightning Alerts: Get Dangerous Thunderstorm Alerts & prepare for severe weather conditions • Professional Weather Network: the largest professional grade weather stations in North America report hyper-local weather conditions in real-time • Animated Weather Maps: 20 weather maps give you options on what weather conditions you see

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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
  • Integrates with WeatherBug's services
  • Accessible from the toolbar
Cons
  • Extension button does nothing when clicked
  • Hijacks new tab homepage
  • Fails to provide useful weather information
  • Issues persist across desktop and browser versions
Most mentioned
  • Does nothing useful
  • Button doesn't respond
  • Hijacks homepage
Recent reviews
A sweltering pile of dung.
by Stephen Milano, 2024-02-07

0 stars. Literally nothing happens when I click on the extension. NOTHING
by Quel Powers, 2023-12-27

by Nathan R, 2023-12-14
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Weather by WeatherBug requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

Weather by WeatherBug has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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