WNYC

Name: WNYC
Rating: 4.1372547 (1829 reviews)
Author: New York Public Radio

By: New York Public Radio

Tap into the New York conversation

Features & Capabilities

The WNYC Chrome extension brings the vibrant New York conversation right to your browser. Listen live to local news, national NPR headlines, and cultural storytelling anytime. Enjoy on-demand access to popular podcasts such as Radiolab, On the Media, and The New Yorker Radio Hour, with the convenience of offline listening.

Explore dedicated music streams like New Sounds and New Standards. The app features a reliable live listening experience, personalized tune-in reminders, interactive program schedules, and flexible navigation with both dark and light modes. As a listener-supported public radio station, WNYC relies on your support to continue delivering quality content and innovative media programming.

User Growth & Download Statistics

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By:

New York Public Radio

Downloads:

208,408 179

Rating:

4.14

(1,829)

Version:

4.6.0 Last updated: 2026-01-26

Version code:

300059551

Creation date:

2012-04-18

Publisher country:

Permissions:

android.permission.CAMERA Very high risk
android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO Very high risk
android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW High risk
android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
android.permission.REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS 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_WIFI_STATE Low risk

Size:

41.18MB

Email:

mo*****@wnyc.org

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-05

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 152,128 ▼ 425

Other platforms

WNYC (vv4.6.0)

4.50

(789)

For Developers

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Contact the developer

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Developed by:

New York Public Radio

Google Play Store

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

Email:

mo*****@wnyc.org

Website:

http://www.wnyc.org

User Reviews

User reviews show a split: many praise WNYC for strong content (news coverage, engaging hosts, diverse stations, music) and handy features that work well for work or on the go. However, recurring reliability issues dominate the feedback: frequent crashes, glitches, and streams dropping with poor auto-reconnect, plus occasional slow performance on some devices. Overall, content quality and usability are favored by some, while persistent instability drives frustration for others.

Pros

Generally reliable playback and easy-to-use app
High-quality, informative programming and reporting
Wide range of stations and music selection
Useful features and accessible UI (including sleep timer)
Useful for staying informed at work or on the go

Cons

Frequent crashes, glitches, and freezes
Frequent stream drops and loss of connection with poor auto-reconnect
Slow performance or lag on certain devices, especially newer phones

Recent reviews

Really well applied. Everything is easy to find and is at your fingertips. I just adjusted my review. I downgraded my rating because the stream shuts itself off continually.