# OpenWeather

> Accurate Forecast and Weather Alerts

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/uk.co.openweather](https://chrome-stats.com/d/uk.co.openweather)

## Overview

- **ID:** `uk.co.openweather`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Openweather Ltd.
- **Category:** WEATHER
- **Downloads:** 459,919
- **Rating:** 3.70 / 5 (3,202 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.2.3
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-26
- **First published:** 2020-12-05
- **Publisher country:** GB
- **Size:** 46 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.openweather)
- **Website:** [https://openweathermap.org](https://openweathermap.org/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://openweather.co.uk/privacy-policy](https://openweather.co.uk/privacy-policy)

## Description

OpenWeather is a scientific yet simple Chrome extension designed to provide accurate and actionable weather forecasts. It features a minimalistic, ad-free interface that delivers comprehensive weather information such as temperature, wind speed and direction, humidity, atmospheric pressure, UV index, and visibility.

Users can receive precise precipitation alerts within 60 minutes, hourly weather charts for the first two days, and three-hour intervals for the following days, helping plan activities like running or biking with confidence. Customize units of measurement, add up to six favorite cities, and enjoy a dark mode for comfortable viewing. Powered by the sophisticated One Call API™, OpenWeather integrates data from thousands of weather stations, radars, and satellites globally. It's trusted by millions and perfect for those seeking detailed and reliable weather data directly from its source, all in a sleek and user-friendly package.

## Rankings

- #104,565 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `uk.co.openweather.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Overall, OpenWeather is praised for its simple, ad-free UI and reliable weather data with a clean presentation. The top concerns are the AI chatbot addition (unwanted, hard to disable, privacy concerns, and slows performance), limited widgets, missing radar, and some regional forecast inaccuracies that users notice.

### Pros

- Simple, clean UI with no ads and no required account.
- Accurate weather data and generally reliable forecasts.
- Clear, concise information with readable visuals, including a weekly forecast graph.
- Lightweight design focused on essential weather features.

### Cons

- AI chatbot introduction is unwanted, hard to disable, raises privacy concerns, and can slow the app.
- Widget options are limited (only two widgets, no clock widget).
- Missing radar feature (no weather radar).
- Occasional forecast inaccuracies for some regions.
- Perceived performance impact and longer startup times due to AI features.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/uk.co.openweather)