WHYY

Name: WHYY
Rating: 4.83 (6 reviews)
Author: WHYY, Inc.

LiveWHYY, Inc.2 apps · 40.4K installsEntertainmentFree · contains adsorg.localstreaming.whyy

Stream WHYY & PBS shows live & on demand, plus access exclusive Passport shows.

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Total installs: 1,381
Installs / day: 0
Rating: 4.8★
Released: 7 Apr 2025
Last update: 23 Sept 2026
Countries: —

Install history

exact counter from Google Play

30dAll

Installs per day · last 90 days

Change timeline

No changes recorded yet. We compare every crawl with the previous one and list title, icon, screenshots, description, version, price and availability changes here.

Country availability

Availability has not been checked for this app yet. “Check all countries” looks the app up in about 140 Google Play storefronts and shows where it is live, listed but not installable, or missing — plus any country-specific (custom) store listings.

Top countries

Country data will be available soon.

We estimate where downloads come from using the app’s position in Google Play’s top charts in about 140 countries. This app is not in any chart we have collected yet; the estimate appears as soon as it is.

Top chart positions

Not in any tracked top chart.

App manifest

Read this app's manifest from Google Play: permissions, declared SDKs, components and AdMob app ID. Saved analysis appears here automatically.

Data safety

declared by the developer on Google Play

Shares data with third parties Personal info, App activity and 2 others
Collects data Personal info, App activity and 2 others
Data is encrypted in transit
You can ask for your data to be deleted

This is the developer's own declaration, summarised from the Play listing. The permissions below show what the app is technically able to access.

Permissions

6 in 2 groups

0 Sensitive1 Notable5 Routine

Wi-Fi connection informationRoutine1

Access to details about Wi-Fi networks your device sees or uses

See whether Wi-Fi is on and details of the network you are connected toview Wi-Fi connections · ACCESS_WIFI_STATE

OtherNotable5

Access to miscellaneous device features that don't fit other categories

Keep your phone's processor or screen from going to sleep, which can use more batteryprevent device from sleeping · WAKE_LOCK
Check whether you are online and whether you use Wi-Fi or mobile dataview network connections · ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
Connect to the internet to load content and send datafull network access · INTERNET
Check with Google Play that you got this app legitimatelyGoogle Play license check · com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE
Receive push messages sent from the app's servers over the internetreceive data from Internet · com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE

Sensitive = can reach personal data, location, camera/mic or act on your behalf. Notable = changes how your device behaves. Routine = normal for almost every app. Source: Google Play's permission list for all versions of this app.

Store listing

Full description

Experience the free-to-use WHYY Watch App, your gateway to member-supported public media from the heart of the Greater Philadelphia region. Stream WHYY live or watch your favorite PBS and WHYY shows on demand, including Masterpiece, PBS NewsHour, You Oughta Know, NOVA, and more—anytime, anywhere! Unlock even more with WHYY Passport, an exclusive member benefit that provides extended access to a vast library of PBS and WHYY content. Enjoy acclaimed arts, science, history, and lifestyle programs, along with exclusive documentaries and past episodes of your favorite series. LIVE AND ON DEMAND STREAMING: -Live stream WHYY TV, PBS Kids, and the World Channel. -Watch recent episodes from your favorite WHYY and PBS shows — anytime, anywhere. WATCH MORE WITH WHYY PASSPORT: -Members can unlock all 4000+ episodes, films, and premium collections, including Ken Burns documentaries, Masterpiece dramas, Great Performances specials, and Nature and NOVA programs. -Binge watch early releases and seasons before they broadcast! SEAMLESS NAVIGATION: -Easily browse custom curated collections by category or search for specific shows. PERSONALIZED VIEWING: -Get recommendations and discover your next favorite program, all based on your watching habits. CROSS-DEVICE COMPATIBILITY: -Resume watching across mobile, tablet, and connected TV devices. WHYY is your trusted source for independent journalism, thoughtful entertainment, and enriching educational programming. Download the WHYY Watch App today and start streaming the best of public media!

What's new

Added support for audio livestreams. Added support for age verification services. Bug fixes and improvements.

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