# Root Checker

> Verify your root access right now!

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/burrows.apps.rootchecker](https://chrome-stats.com/d/burrows.apps.rootchecker)

## Overview

- **ID:** `burrows.apps.rootchecker`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Removed
- **Publisher:** Burrows Applications
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 1,659,667
- **Rating:** 4.17 / 5 (6,897 ratings)
- **Version:** 4.3.0
- **Last updated:** 2017-07-23
- **First published:** 2012-03-08
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 1.69 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-06-12
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=burrows.apps.rootchecker)
- **Website:** [https://www.burrowsapps.com/](https://www.burrowsapps.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.burrowsapps.com/privacy.html](https://www.burrowsapps.com/privacy.html)

## Description

Root Checker is a handy Chrome extension designed for Android users to quickly verify if their device has root access without attempting to root it. It ensures users can confirm root status safely and reliably.

Key features include detection of root access, display of User and Group IDs, locations of Superuser, Su, and Busybox binaries, environment variables, and comprehensive Android build information. This tool provides clear and detailed system insights to help users understand their device's root status effectively.

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `burrows.apps.rootchecker.permission.C2D_MESSAGE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`

## Review summary

Users consistently praise Root Checker for clearly indicating root status and for its simple, user-friendly interface. The app is seen as effective for quick root verification and does its job without unnecessary fuss. There are few recurring issues mentioned, and no major problems are identified across multiple reviews. Overall, it is considered a straightforward and reliable tool for checking whether a device is rooted.

### Pros

- Clearly shows whether the device is rooted or not
- Simple and easy to use
- Highly regarded for root-related checks / best app for root checking

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/burrows.apps.rootchecker)