# Friendbase - Virtual World

> Meet new friends and customize your avatar in the unique 2D world of Friendbase

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/air.com.friendbase.android](https://chrome-stats.com/d/air.com.friendbase.android)

## Overview

- **ID:** `air.com.friendbase.android`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Removed
- **Publisher:** Friendbase AB
- **Category:** SOCIAL
- **Downloads:** 1,718,409
- **Rating:** 2.55 / 5 (42,196 ratings)
- **Version:** 4.0.700
- **Last updated:** 2024-10-29
- **First published:** 2013-08-07
- **Publisher country:** SE
- **Size:** 191 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-06-09
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=air.com.friendbase.android)
- **Website:** [https://friendbase.com](https://friendbase.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://friendbase.com/privacy-policy/](https://friendbase.com/privacy-policy/)

## Description

Friendbase is a unique 2D virtual world offering extensive avatar customization with over 20 hairstyles and 100+ outfit items. Connect with friends globally in themed chat rooms, host personal social events, and decorate your own customizable room with a vast collection of furniture and accessories. Enjoy seasonal events with limited-time items to keep your experience fresh and festive. Enhance your social life with pets like dogs and bunnies for companionship.

Engage in fun mini-games like Space Jump and FriendRace, competing solo or with friends to earn coins for avatar customization. Friendbase's vibrant community and multiple social features make it a perfect platform to express yourself and build lasting friendships in a colorful virtual environment. Stay connected through their official website and social media channels for updates and events.

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `air.com.friendbase.android.permission.C2D_MESSAGE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`

## Review summary

Users praise the app’s social/friend-making appeal and say older versions were enjoyable. Major recurring problems are crashes and login failures, updates that degrade the game, a dwindling player base, and performance/stability issues (lag, black screen). Many request a rollback or fixes to restore the old experience.

### Pros

- Was enjoyable and well-liked in older versions (many users say the game used to be awesome)
- Good for meeting and making friends / social interaction
- Simple and engaging concept — several users describe it as interesting or fun when it worked

### Cons

- Crashes and login/opening failures (app kicks users out or won’t open)
- Recent updates reportedly broke functionality and ruined the experience
- Very low player count / game feels deserted
- Performance problems: lag, black screen (audio only) and other stability issues

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/air.com.friendbase.android)