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WDR on Windows Pc

Developed By: Westdeutscher Rundfunk

License: Free

Rating: 4,6/5 - 3.291 votes

Last Updated: August 05, 2026

Download on Windows PC

Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

App Details

Version 2.19.0
Size 98.7 MB
Release Date January 28, 26
Category News & Magazines Apps

App Permissions:
Allows applications to open network sockets. [see more (9)]

What's New:
Mit Version 3.5.0 haben wir kleinere Fehler behoben. Wenn euch die App gefällt, bewertet sie gern. Kritik oder Anregungen: news@wdr.de [see more]

Description from Developer:
North Rhine-Westphalia at a glance: Current news, background information, and stories from your region – reliable, local, and relevant.

The WDR app is your daily source for everyt... [read more]

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About this app

On this page you can download WDR and install on Windows PC. WDR is free News & Magazines app, developed by Westdeutscher Rundfunk. Latest version of WDR is 2.19.0, was released on 2026-01-28 (updated on 2026-08-05). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 500,000. Overall rating of WDR is 4,6. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 3,291 users, 2,632 users had rated it 5*, 0 users had rated it 1*.

How to install WDR on Windows?

Instruction on how to install WDR on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop

In this post, I am going to show you how to install WDR on Windows PC by using Android App Player such as BlueStacks, LDPlayer, Nox, KOPlayer, ...

Before you start, you will need to download the APK/XAPK installer file, you can find download button on top of this page. Save it to easy-to-find location.

[Note] You can also download older versions of this app on bottom of this page.

Below you will find a detailed step-by-step guide, but I want to give you a fast overview of how it works. All you need is an emulator that will emulate an Android device on your Windows PC and then you can install applications and use it - you see you're playing it on Android, but this runs not on a smartphone or tablet, it runs on a PC.

If this doesn't work on your PC, or you cannot install, comment here and we will help you!

Step By Step Guide To Install WDR using BlueStacks

  1. Download and Install BlueStacks at: https://www.bluestacks.com. The installation procedure is quite simple. After successful installation, open the Bluestacks emulator. It may take some time to load the Bluestacks app initially. Once it is opened, you should be able to see the Home screen of Bluestacks.
  2. Open the APK/XAPK file: Double-click the APK/XAPK file to launch BlueStacks and install the application. If your APK/XAPK file doesn't automatically open BlueStacks, right-click on it and select Open with... Browse to the BlueStacks. You can also drag-and-drop the APK/XAPK file onto the BlueStacks home screen
  3. Once installed, click "WDR" icon on the home screen to start using, it'll work like a charm :D

[Note 1] For better performance and compatibility, choose BlueStacks 5 Nougat 64-bit read more

[Note 2] about Bluetooth: At the moment, support for Bluetooth is not available on BlueStacks. Hence, apps that require control of Bluetooth may not work on BlueStacks.

How to install WDR on Windows PC using NoxPlayer

  1. Download & Install NoxPlayer at: https://www.bignox.com. The installation is easy to carry out.
  2. Drag the APK/XAPK file to the NoxPlayer interface and drop it to install
  3. The installation process will take place quickly. After successful installation, you can find "WDR" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.

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North Rhine-Westphalia at a glance: Current news, background information, and stories from your region – reliable, local, and relevant.

The WDR app is your daily source for everything happening in North Rhine-Westphalia: news, background information, and inspiring stories from your region. Whether it's Cologne, Dortmund, Münster, or the Heinsberg district: Choose your region and receive news that's truly relevant to your life in the West.

Personalized for you
Create your own personal feed in the "My NRW" section.

Choose regions and interests that really interest you.

Stay connected to life in North Rhine-Westphalia through inspiring stories.

Always up to date
Receive news and background information from North Rhine-Westphalia and the most important stories from Germany and the world.

Find selected top stories directly in the app.

Never miss any news or breaking news with direct push notifications.

News in a variety of formats
Decide for yourself: Read articles, listen to reports, or watch videos.

Always available: WDR aktuell and Lokalzeit programs from radio and television.

Get sports news – from the Bundesliga to local sports.

Explore news from Tagesschau and Sportschau directly in the app.

Made for you.
Display the most important content directly as a widget on your home screen.

Choose Dark Mode for comfortable reading – even at night.

Find weather and traffic information for your region – with rain and traffic radar.

View the real-time traffic situation for North Rhine-Westphalia.

Reliable. Independent. Free.

As a public service broadcaster, the WDR app is completely free – no subscription, no paywall, no hidden costs. Quality journalism for everyone in North Rhine-Westphalia.

Your North Rhine-Westphalia. Your news. Your WDR app.

Download now and experience North Rhine-Westphalia at a glance.

Feedback? Feel free to write to us:

news@wdr.de
Mit Version 3.5.0 haben wir kleinere Fehler behoben. Wenn euch die App gefällt, bewertet sie gern. Kritik oder Anregungen: news@wdr.de
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows an app to create windows using the type TYPE_APPLICATION_OVERLAY, shown on top of all other apps.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows access to the vibrator.
Allows an application to receive the ACTION_BOOT_COMPLETED that is broadcast after the system finishes booting.
Allows an app to access approximate location.
Allows an app to access precise location.
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.
Allows applications to access information about Wi-Fi networks.