Thirteen Explore

Name: Thirteen Explore
Rating: 3.1864407 (184 reviews)
Author: WNET

By: WNET

Your favorite THIRTEEN and PBS shows streamed right to your Android device!

Features & Capabilities

Thirteen Explore allows you to stream your favorite shows from THIRTEEN and PBS directly on your Android device. Enjoy full episodes from popular series such as Masterpiece, American Masters, PBS NewsHour, Great Performances, Nature, NOVA, Finding Your Roots, FRONTLINE, and more.

Gain local insights with access to MetroFocus, NYC-ARTS, NJ Spotlight News with Briana Vannozzi, and Treasures of New York. Perfect for arts lovers, stream shows like American Masters, Great Performances, NYC-ARTS, and Austin City Limits. For news and public affairs enthusiasts, watch PBS NewsHour, Amanpour and Company, MetroFocus, Firing Line with Margaret Hoover, Independent Lens, POV, American Experience, and Secrets of the Dead.

The extension supports Chromecast streaming, allowing you to watch on your TV, and also lets you curate a personalized "watch later" list for a convenient viewing experience.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Entertainment Education

By:

WNET

Downloads:

25,920 3

Rating:

3.19

(184)

Version:

3.0.13 Last updated: 2023-05-16

Creation date:

2014-10-17

Publisher country:

Email:

an*****@thirteen.org

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-08

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 380,067 ▼ 1,657

For Developers

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Contact the developer

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Developed by:

WNET

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.thirteen.thirteenexplore

Email:

an*****@thirteen.org

Website:

http://www.thirteen.org

User Reviews

Users appreciate the quality PBS programming available through the Thirteen Explore app, especially shows like Sanditon and PBS Passport exclusives. However, many reviews highlight persistent issues with Chromecast functionality causing crashes, intrusive ads on Android before every episode, and difficulties with login and subscription management. Stability and navigation problems negatively impact user experience, leading to frustrations about accessing and watching desired content despite liking the show selection.

Pros

The app is capable of playing video on the phone itself without issues for some users.
The show selection, especially titles like Sanditon, is highly regarded and considered worth the membership.
The app provides access to PBS Passport exclusive content, which users value.
Some users find that reinstalling the app can resolve certain issues, indicating potential network or app-specific glitches.
The content quality is frequently praised, with users enjoying the programming offered.

Cons

Chromecast support is broken or crashes consistently on multiple devices; casting attempts often cause the app to crash or fail.
The app shows ads before every episode on Android, which is not the case on iPhone, negatively impacting user experience.
Login and subscription management features are problematic—some users cannot log in or find canceling subscriptions difficult.
The app is often reported as difficult or frustrating to navigate, with dead ends preventing users from watching content.
Frequent video playback errors such as "video cannot be displayed" prevent users from viewing content properly.

Recent reviews

I see that it's a known issue with Chromecast, identified in November. It's march. No fix yet?? I'm trying to cast to Chromecast , and crashes every time.

Mi*****, 2024-03-27

This app crashes every time I attempt to cast to Chromecast. Pixel 6, nothing custom at all. The app seems capable of playing video on the phone, but I am only interested in casting. The single piece of support I found was an email address, which I emailed and have not heard back in over a week. When the app crashes there are no message or logs to attempt any debugging myself. I signed up for a PBS passport account, but cancelling seems to be my only option. Useless.