NPR Player

NPR Player

A simple player to stream NPR in the background.

What is NPR Player?
'NPR Player' is a Chrome extension designed to conveniently stream 'NPR Program Stream'. It eliminates the need for a dedicated radio tab as it effortlessly runs in the background. Clicking on the extension icon and pressing play is all it takes to access this service. Please note that it is not officially endorsed by NPR and may interrupt the stream's schedule for news events.
Stats
Users: 8,000+
Rating: 4.64 (22)
Version: 0.0.6 (Last updated: 2023-06-19)
Creation date: 2019-10-08
Risk impact: Very low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • background
Size: 84.89K
URLs: Website
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Summary

With this extension, there's no need to have a dedicated tab open for radio anymore — the extension just runs in the background. Simply click on the icon and press play, simple & always available.

This extension is streaming the "NPR Program Stream":

"The NPR Program Stream airs recordings of recent NPR programs after they air live on NPR Member stations, and NPR may interrupt the stream's schedule for news events." — from npr.org

Not affiliated with or endorsed by National Public Radio. This extension is open source: https://github.com/fabe/npr

User reviews
User reviews summary
These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Easy to use
  • Simple and straightforward
  • Useful and convenient
Cons
  • Stops working after a short while
Most mentioned
  • Ease of use
  • Effectiveness
  • Great News and shows
Recent reviews
great stuff, useful
by Ken W Ken W, 2021-07-08

Does what it says and does it super simple.
by Abraham Arango Abraham Arango, 2020-11-04

I love hearing the news, so when I was browsing through the chrome web store, I found this extension, so I had to get it
by Caleb Peeples Caleb Peeples, 2020-06-26
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Safety
Risk impact

NPR Player is safe to use. It does not request any sensitive permissions.

Risk likelihood

NPR Player has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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