# Yandex Weather & Rain Radar > Accurate and local weather forecast with rain radar, alerts, maps & widgets Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/ru.yandex.weatherplugin](https://chrome-stats.com/d/ru.yandex.weatherplugin) ## Overview - **ID:** `ru.yandex.weatherplugin` - **Platform:** Android - **Type:** Android app - **Status:** Available - **Publisher:** Direct Cursus Computer Systems Trading LLC - **Category:** WEATHER - **Downloads:** 58,463,432 - **Rating:** 3.15 / 5 (842,292 ratings) - **Version:** 26.8.40 - **Last updated:** 2026-09-02 - **First published:** 2010-12-24 - **Publisher country:** AE - **Size:** 66 MB - **Data as of:** 2026-09-09 - **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ru.yandex.weatherplugin) - **Website:** [https://yandex.ru/pogoda](https://yandex.ru/pogoda) - **Privacy policy:** [https://yandex.ru/legal/confidential/](https://yandex.ru/legal/confidential/) ## Description Yandex Weather & Rain Radar has been a trusted source for accurate weather forecasts worldwide for over 20 years. Powered by innovative Meteum forecasting technology and neural networks, it delivers detailed and hyperlocal weather data — including temperature, precipitation, wind conditions, and more — down to neighborhood levels. The extension offers weather forecasts for up to 10 days, live precipitation maps updated every 10 minutes, and specialized features for hobbies like skiing and beach trips. Customizable home screen widgets, alerts, and animated weather maps help you stay prepared daily. Compatible with smartphones and tablets, it supports quick city switching and detailed weather insights, making it ideal for planning travel, outdoor activities, and day-to-day life. ## Rankings - #2,640 — Overall - #154 — Weather (Free) - #130 — Top app in Russia ## Permissions and access ### Permissions - `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID` - `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION` - `android.permission.ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION` - `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION` - `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_UPDATES` - `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION` - `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE` - `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE` - `android.permission.AUTHENTICATE_ACCOUNTS` - `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE` - `android.permission.DETECT_SCREEN_CAPTURE` - `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE` - `android.permission.INTERNET` - `android.permission.MANAGE_ACCOUNTS` - `android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS` - `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS` - `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE` - `android.permission.READ_SYNC_SETTINGS` - `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED` - `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO` - `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC` - `android.permission.USE_CREDENTIALS` - `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT` - `android.permission.VIBRATE` - `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK` - `android.permission.WRITE_SYNC_SETTINGS` - `com.android.alarm.permission.SET_ALARM` - `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE` - `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE` - `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID` - `com.yandex.permission.AM_COMMUNICATION` - `com.yandex.permission.READ_CREDENTIALS` - `ru.yandex.weather.provider.permission.READ_WRITE_PROVIDER` - `ru.yandex.weatherplugin.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION` ## Review summary Users largely praise the app for accurate forecasts and a smooth, useful interface. However, negative feedback centers on ad-heavy UX, forecast inaccuracies, mislocated forecasts (London), widget problems, and occasional security concerns. Improving ad handling and widget reliability would likely improve overall satisfaction. ### Pros - Very accurate weather forecasts and reliable day/hourly updates - Generally good app with useful information and a pleasant UI - Smooth, user-friendly performance - Helpful notifications and timely weather updates ### Cons - Excessive, intrusive ads that disrupt use - Occasional forecast inaccuracies or wrong predictions - Wrong location shown (e.g., London) - Widget issues: broken widgets and intrusive widget warnings - Security concerns / suspicion of malware ## Similar extensions and apps - [Weather forecast](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.weather.sp.forecast) — 599,232 users, 4.70 / 5 - [Weather From DMI and YR](https://chrome-stats.com/d/dmi.byvejr.vejret) — 689,809 users, 4.55 / 5 - [Weather forecast & Radar](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.weather.weatherforecast.radar) — 90,910 users, 5.00 / 5 - [Weather Forecast - Local Radar](https://chrome-stats.com/d/weather.forecast.radar.weatherchannel) — 3,599,929 users, 4.65 / 5 - [Weather Forecast (Radar Map)](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.storevn.weather) — 1,512,562 users, 4.33 / 5 - [Weather Forecast & Radar App](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.weather.weatherapp.forecast) — 26,930 users - [Weather Forecast & Rain Radar](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.chinjakevide.weatherforecastrainradar) — 4,317 users - [Weather Radar - Live Forecast](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.weather.forecast.widget.hourly.local.daily.temperature.today.accurate.forecaster.detailed.precipitaion) — 3,234,668 users, 4.11 / 5 - [Weather forecast](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.weather.forecast.rain.snow) — 1,138,186 users, 4.62 / 5 - [Weather forecast - Radar](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.dailyweather.radar) — 5,352 users - [Weather app](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.kronos.multiplatform.weatherapp) — 7 users - [Local Weather: Radar & Widget](https://chrome-stats.com/d/alerts.climate.widget.radar.forecast.live.local.weather) — 4,878,303 users, 4.18 / 5 --- Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/ru.yandex.weatherplugin)