WBUR

Name: WBUR
Rating: 4.66 (1209 reviews)
Author: WBUR

By: WBUR

Listen to WBUR anytime, anywhere. Your source for live news, signature podcasts

Features & Capabilities

The WBUR Chrome extension offers seamless access to Boston's NPR news and acclaimed radio programming. Users can listen live to Greater Boston and national news streams, pause, rewind, and replay shows such as On Point, Here & Now, and Radio Boston. The extension features hourly audio news briefs, alerts on new programs, and the ability to download episodes for offline listening.

Stay informed with trusted journalism from WBUR, powered by listener support, and enjoy a comprehensive audio news experience directly from your browser. Whether you want live news or iconic NPR podcasts, this extension consolidates your favorite shows into one easy-to-use platform.

User Growth & Download Statistics

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By:

WBUR

Downloads:

65,861 88

Rating:

4.66

(1,209)

Version:

6.13 Last updated: 2026-03-11

Version code:

262

Creation date:

2012-10-12

Publisher country:

Permissions:

android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
android.permission.DOWNLOAD_WITHOUT_NOTIFICATION Moderate risk
com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID Moderate risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE Low risk
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE Low risk
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK Low risk

Size:

59.04MB

Email:

we*****@wbur.org

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-06

Compare stats and ranking:

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# 258,565 ▼ 782

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Developed by:

WBUR

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.wbur.android

Email:

we*****@wbur.org

Website:

http://www.wbur.org

User Reviews

Users appreciate the WBUR app for offering access to live streams and podcasts with good sound quality and an attractive interface without charge. However, recurring issues negatively impact experience: the app often crashes or won't start, struggles with unstable streaming, and unexpectedly stops playback. Many users report inability to run the app properly in the background, with it frequently cutting out or refusing to terminate, leading to excessive battery use. Downloaded podcasts sometimes fail to play. These technical problems make the app frustrating despite its useful features.

Pros

Provides access to WBUR live streams and podcasts
Good sound quality
Attractive and pleasant user interface
Allows downloading entire shows for offline listening
Free to use without direct payment

Cons

App frequently crashes or fails to start
Streaming is unstable, often drops or stops unexpectedly
App does not play properly in background or cuts out when switching apps
Cannot properly terminate app; it runs persistently in background consuming battery
Downloaded podcasts sometimes don't play after download

Recent reviews

This app used to work beautifully for me. It's the only NPR station app I can find where I can download the entire show (morning Edition/ ATC) and then play it back in full. As of December or January 2025- the app will time out if the WBUR screen is not up. In other words, if I switch to another app while listening to my download, the app cuts out. It basically makes it unusable. I was loving it so much. Listening on a pixel phone. I hope they can address these concerns.