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

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:
US US
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
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Size:
41.18MB
Email:
mo*****@wnyc.org
URLs:
Website ,Privacy policy
Full description:
See detailed description
Source:
Google Play Store
Data ingested on:
2026-06-05
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Ranking

Other platforms

Apple
WNYC (vv4.6.0)
4.50 (789)

Contact the developer

Chrome-Stats does not own this Android app. Please use these information below to contact the Android app developer.
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.
by Ma*****, 2026-05-25

absolutely great!
by Mi*****, 2026-05-25

too many interruptions- dead time,
by Al*****, 2026-05-20
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