# NWT Reading

> Bible reading schedule for the Νew World Translation of Jehovah's Witnesses

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/org.searchwork.nwtreading](https://chrome-stats.com/d/org.searchwork.nwtreading)

## Overview

- **ID:** `org.searchwork.nwtreading`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Werner Fleischer
- **Category:** BOOKS\_AND\_REFERENCE
- **Downloads:** 22,535
- **Rating:** 4.52 / 5 (195 ratings)
- **Version:** 6.4.1
- **Last updated:** 2025-04-19
- **First published:** 2019-03-11
- **Publisher country:** DE
- **Size:** 19 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-20
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.searchwork.nwtreading)
- **Website:** [https://searchwork.org](https://searchwork.org/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://searchwork.org/nwtreading-privacy.html](https://searchwork.org/nwtreading-privacy.html)

## Description

NWT Reading is a dedicated Chrome extension designed to provide a comprehensive Bible reading schedule specifically for the New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures used by Jehovah's Witnesses. It supports all available languages including sign languages and integrates seamlessly with the JW Library® app for scripture access.

Users can choose from various reading plans such as canonical, chronological, or the order in which the Bible books were written, tailored to their preferred reading speed or with no deadline. The extension tracks reading progress, displays how many days ahead or behind schedule a user is, and highlights significant chronological events with corresponding locations linked to the "See the Good Land" brochure. Additional features include dark mode for reader comfort, parallel reading plans, and a user interface available in multiple languages including Czech, English, French, German, and more. Being open source, it invites community contributions on GitHub.

## Rankings

- #415,509 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `org.searchwork.nwtreading.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users appreciate NWT Reading for its structured daily Bible reading plans, multiple schedule options, and integration with JW Library. The inclusion of historical context enriches the reading experience. However, common issues include the back button not closing the app properly, compatibility problems with Android 12 affecting scripture opening, and the absence of daily reminders. Some users express dissatisfaction with recent updates removing favored features and seek their restoration.

### Pros

- Helps users keep track of daily Bible reading and supports completion in a year.
- Offers different reading schedules including chronological and as written, allowing flexibility.
- Integrates with JW Library app for scripture access and highlights relevant texts.
- Provides additional historical information, timelines, and maps which enhance understanding.
- Allows setting or adjusting start dates and reading speed options to personalize reading experience.

### Cons

- Back button behavior is problematic, requiring multiple presses to close the app.
- Issues with Android 12 causing scripture links to open in web browser instead of JW Library app.
- Lack of daily reminder or notification feature for scheduled Bible reading.
- Some users dislike changes in updates and miss previous features such as multi-year reading schedules and 'continue at' function.

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