# Switchboard: Community Hub

> Your local hub for tool rentals, trade services & classifieds.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/app.switchboard.community](https://chrome-stats.com/d/app.switchboard.community)

## Overview

- **ID:** `app.switchboard.community`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** CaravanElectric
- **Category:** SHOPPING
- **Downloads:** 10
- **Version:** 1.1.1
- **Last updated:** 2026-06-22
- **First published:** 2026-06-10
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 79 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-10
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=app.switchboard.community)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://gist.github.com/zackcaravan/554662527e7aaf3d6626b3b111d52faa](https://gist.github.com/zackcaravan/554662527e7aaf3d6626b3b111d52faa)

## Description

Switchboard connects neighbors, renters, and skilled tradespeople in one community-powered app. Whether you need to    <br>  borrow a tool, hire a contractor, or find a great deal down the street — Switchboard makes it happen.<br>                                                                                                                         <br>  Tool Board lets you stop buying tools you&#39;ll only use once. Borrow what you need from neighbors and earn money on tools <br>  sitting in your garage. Browse tools available near you on an interactive map, request rentals directly from owners,   <br>  coordinate pickup and drop off with in-app messaging, and rate your experience after every rental.                      <br>                                                                <br>  Trade Board connects you with skilled tradespeople in your area — electricians, plumbers, carpenters, painters, and     <br>  more. Browse contractor profiles with ratings and reviews, see completed job photos before you hire, and send job<br>  requests directly through the app at fair local rates with no middleman markup. Are you a trades person? List your      <br>  services, set your own rate, and find work in your community on your own schedule.<br><br>  Community Board is your neighborhood bulletin board — digital, simple, and community-first. Post items for sale, trade, <br>  or free and browse local listings without leaving your neighborhood. No algorithms, no national sellers — just your<br>  community.                                                                                                             <br>                                                                <br>  Every Switchboard user has a verified profile, community ratings, and a transaction history. Block or report users     <br>  directly from any listing, rate renters and contractors after every interaction, and trust that our moderation team<br>  reviews all reports.                                                                                                   <br>                                                                <br>  Switchboard is currently in beta. We&#39;re actively building, listening to feedback, and improving every week. Join early<br>  and help shape the future of your community marketplace. Download Switchboard and plug into your community today.

## Rankings

- #2,799,182 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `app.switchboard.community.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/app.switchboard.community)