# WNYC

> Tap into the New York conversation

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `org.wnyc.android`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** New York Public Radio
- **Category:** NEWS\_AND\_MAGAZINES
- **Downloads:** 210,247
- **Rating:** 4.11 / 5 (1,846 ratings)
- **Version:** 4.6.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-01-26
- **First published:** 2012-04-18
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 41 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-18
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.wnyc.android)
- **Website:** [http://www.wnyc.org](http://www.wnyc.org/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.wnyc.org/privacy/](http://www.wnyc.org/privacy/)

## Description

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.

## Rankings

- #155,879 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS`
- `android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE`
- `com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE`
- `com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE`
- `org.wnyc.android.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `org.wnyc.android.permission.C2D_MESSAGE`

## Review summary

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

## Similar extensions and apps

- [New York Radio](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.eneasgesing.radios.usny) — 27,594 users, 3.89 / 5
- [New York Radio](https://chrome-stats.com/d/swmr.newyorkusa.pro) — 1,700 users, 3.80 / 5
- [New York City Radio Stations](https://chrome-stats.com/d/net.arely.usa_radio_new_york_city_united_states) — 2,253 users
- [Radios from New York City](https://chrome-stats.com/d/net.wdsvlc.usa_radio_new_york_city_united_states) — 125 users
- [FOX News Radio - FOX News Live](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.radioamfminc.foxnewsradiofoxnewslive.foxnewsradiolive) — 3,380 users, 3.58 / 5
- [New York Radio Stations - USA](https://chrome-stats.com/d/net.arely.usa_radio_new_york_united_states) — 912 users, 4.80 / 5
- [NPR: National & Local News](https://chrome-stats.com/d/org.npr.android.news) — 5,998,532 users, 4.80 / 5
- [New York City Radio Stations](https://chrome-stats.com/d/net.manoloworks.usa_radio_new_york_city) — 24,570 users, 4.70 / 5
- [WBEZ](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.wbez.app) — 95,539 users, 4.61 / 5
- [710 AM Radio NY WOR Live](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.RadioPremium710.amradionywor) — 2,671 users, 2.29 / 5
- [Radio NYC - FM Radio NYC](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.freeappsforandroidalwaysv2.radionyc) — 518 users
- [New York Radio Stations - USA](https://chrome-stats.com/d/net.manoloworks.radionewyork) — 4,439 users, 4.19 / 5

---

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