# AndroidIRCx > AndroidIRCX - Modern IRC for Power Users Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.androidircx](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.androidircx) ## Overview - **ID:** `com.androidircx` - **Platform:** Android - **Type:** Android app - **Status:** Available - **Publisher:** Velimir Majstorov - **Category:** COMMUNICATION - **Downloads:** 2,888 - **Version:** 1.9.48 - **Last updated:** 2026-09-04 - **First published:** 2025-12-28 - **Publisher country:** RS - **Size:** 50 MB - **Data as of:** 2026-09-14 - **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.androidircx) - **Website:** [https://AndroidIRCx.com](https://androidircx.com/) - **Privacy policy:** [https://androidircx.com/privacy](https://androidircx.com/privacy) ## Description AndroidIRCX is a modern, feature-rich IRC client designed for power users who want full control, reliable connectivity, and a polished messaging experience on Android.
It supports multiple networks, advanced identity profiles, inline media previews, DCC transfers, channel management tools, and deep customization options.

🔹 Multi-Network IRC

• Connect to multiple IRC networks at the same time
• Organized tabs for servers, channels, private messages, and DCC sessions
• Safe tab closing, renaming, and automatic reconnection

🔹 Identity Profiles & Authentication

• Create multiple identity profiles with nick, alt nick, ident, and realname
• SASL authentication support
• Automatic NickServ identify and optional Oper login
• One-tap apply for switching identities

🔹 Enhanced Messaging

• Inline timestamps and grouped message formatting
• Raw IRC view for advanced users
• WHOIS, WHOWAS and user-inspection tools
• Keyword highlights, ignore list, and notifications
• Auto-join favorite channels on connect
• Quick reactions to messages

🔹 Inline Media Viewer

• Image previews with zoom support
• Audio and video playback for supported formats
• Quick file saving directly to device storage

🔹 DCC Chat & File Transfers

• DCC CHAT with confirmation prompts
• DCC SEND for sending and receiving files
• Transfer progress UI with pause, cancel, and resume
• Customizable port range for stable transfers

🔹 Offline Reliability

• Message queue that automatically sends when reconnected
• Cached channel list available offline
• Smart reconnection behavior for unstable networks

🔹 Backup & Data Management

• Export chat history (TXT, JSON or CSV)
• Full backup/restore support for settings and data
• Storage usage overview with auto-cleanup options

🔹 Deep Customization

• Appearance customization with themes and layout control
• Custom commands and alias support
• Connection tuning: rate limits, flood protection, lag monitoring
• Background mode for long-running connections

🔹 Features

• Scriptable automation tools
• Per-network scripting and event handling
• Advanced workflow triggers

AndroidIRCX brings a clean, intuitive interface combined with powerful tools that experienced IRC users expect. Whether you manage channels, run servers, or simply want a reliable IRC client with modern features, AndroidIRCX is built to fit your workflow. ## Rankings - #851,645 — 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.ACCESS_NOTIFICATION_POLICY` - `android.permission.CAMERA` - `android.permission.CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE` - `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE` - `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_REMOTE_MESSAGING` - `android.permission.INTERNET` - `android.permission.NFC` - `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS` - `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE` - `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO` - `android.permission.REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS` - `android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM` - `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC` - `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT` - `android.permission.VIBRATE` - `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK` - `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE` - `com.android.vending.BILLING` - `com.androidircx.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION` - `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE` - `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID` ## Similar extensions and apps - [IRC for Android ™](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.countercultured.irc4android) — 21,128 users, 4.26 / 5 - [HexDroid IRC](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.boxlabs.hexdroid) — 7,977 users, 4.94 / 5 - [Core IRC](https://chrome-stats.com/d/co.aureolin.coreirc) — 2,974 users, 3.67 / 5 - [Core IRC Go](https://chrome-stats.com/d/co.aureolin.coreirc.lite) — 26,019 users, 2.58 / 5 - [Andro-Q IRC](https://chrome-stats.com/d/io.omerati.irc) — 5,394 users - [Xabber](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.xabber.android) — 1,529,640 users, 3.50 / 5 - [iRelayChat](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.pymblesoftware.irelaychat) — 2 users - [IRC Script Pro - Mobil IRC](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.moirc.app) — 319 users - [MyLirc](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.mylirc.app.free) — 40 users - [EvinSohbet](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.evinsohbet) — 35 users - [Igloo • IRC Client](https://chrome-stats.com/d/software.eskimo.igloo.irc) — 3,926 users, 2.25 / 5 - [IRC Chat - Client & Channels](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.wovex.mono_irc_talk) — 1,500 users --- Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.androidircx)