# Words By Post

> It's your move...

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.WordsByPostFree`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Games By Post
- **Category:** GAME\_PUZZLE
- **Downloads:** 230,201
- **Rating:** 4.00 / 5 (2,270 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.0.12
- **Last updated:** 2026-03-01
- **First published:** 2011-05-17
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 9.61 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-21
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.WordsByPostFree)
- **Website:** [http://www.jeffcole.org/wordsbypost](http://www.jeffcole.org/wordsbypost)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://cribbageclassic.com/words\_privacy.html](https://cribbageclassic.com/words_privacy.html)

## Description

**Words By Post** is a unique cross-platform multiplayer word game available on iPhone, Android, and Windows Phones. It matches you against players with similar skill levels using the Elo ranking system, ensuring challenging and fair gameplay. Enjoy classic word game fun with ranked matches, friendly challenges, and simultaneous games.

Players receive automatic push notifications for moves, can chat via the in-game message board, and track all-time head-to-head stats. The game also offers a local hand-off mode for two players sharing a device, enhancing versatility. Perfect for word game enthusiasts of all skill levels looking to compete and improve their rankings.

## Rankings

- #149,029 — Overall
- #18 — post

## 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.WordsByPostFree.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

Words By Post is praised for addictive Scrabble-style play and strong social features, including global chat and flexible multiplayer. However, repeated issues with dictionaries, notifications, stability, and privacy impinge on the experience. Users enjoy the gameplay and social aspect but report frequent reliability problems and concerns over data collection, especially after updates.

### Pros

- Engaging Scrabble-style gameplay with no strict time limits and the ability to juggle many games at once.
- Strong social features: in-app chat and opportunities to connect with friends and family globally.
- Highly flexible multiplayer: play with as few or as many players as you like, fitting into busy schedules.
- Long-time positive sentiment and overall quality compared to similar apps (well-loved by many players).

### Cons

- Dictionary/word list gaps: many valid words are rejected, proper names not flagged, and overall incomplete word coverage.
- Notification problems: move alerts frequently missing or duplicating, especially after updates.
- Stability and reliability issues: app won’t open on some devices, games freeze, and reinstallations often don’t resolve problems.
- Privacy concerns: perceived heavy data collection/cookies with limited opt-out options.
- Update-related bugs/regressions: new updates introducing crashes or breaking features (e.g., notifications).

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