# Checkers By Post

> It's your move...

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.CheckersByPostFree](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.CheckersByPostFree)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.CheckersByPostFree`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Games By Post
- **Category:** GAME\_BOARD
- **Downloads:** 15,149
- **Rating:** 3.54 / 5 (106 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.3
- **Last updated:** 2026-03-01
- **First published:** 2014-06-24
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 7.58 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-22
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.CheckersByPostFree)
- **Website:** [http://www.gamesbypost.com/checkers](http://www.gamesbypost.com/checkers)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://cribbageclassic.com/checkers\_privacy.html](https://cribbageclassic.com/checkers_privacy.html)

## Description

Checkers By Post is a versatile, cross-platform checkers app allowing you to play correspondence games online with friends or random opponents matched by skill level. Featuring support for Android, iPhone, Windows Phones, and Windows 8, it guarantees you can connect regardless of device.

Enjoy multiple simultaneous games, practice against 4 computer opponents of varying difficulty, and choose between "forced jump" tournament rules or casual play. The app uses the Elo rating system to rank players, displays leaderboards, and provides in-game chat and move notifications. Additional features include a move planner for strategy testing, head-to-head records, game notes, and exporting games in Portable Draughts Notation format. Facebook integration makes challenging friends easy, making Checkers By Post suitable for all skill levels seeking engaging, flexible gameplay.

## Rankings

- #483,473 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_CONTACTS`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.CheckersByPostFree.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `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 appreciate the app for turn-based checkers with multiplayer support and nostalgia. However, frequent lag, delayed turns, poor chat features, lack of user moderation, and serious security issues like hacking detract from the experience. Several players report freezing, delays in move notifications, and insufficient developer support for these problems.

### Pros

- Good for turn-based checkers play
- Supports multiplayer via username
- Allows force jump gameplay
- Has an enjoyable and nostalgic aspect
- Available for both Android and iPhone users to play together

### Cons

- Laggy performance and frequent freezing
- Turn notifications are delayed significantly
- Chat function is poor and lacks management features
- Lack of user reporting and blocking leads to harassment
- Security issues including hacking and malware concerns

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