# AnyDesk Remote Desktop

> Remote access from anywhere. Fast and secure. All operating systems and devices

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.anydesk.anydeskandroid`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** AnyDesk Software GmbH
- **Category:** BUSINESS
- **Downloads:** 104,636,127
- **Rating:** 2.74 / 5 (133,078 ratings)
- **Version:** 8.5.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-09
- **First published:** 2017-02-07
- **Publisher country:** DE
- **Size:** 37 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-10
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.anydesk.anydeskandroid)
- **Website:** [https://www.anydesk.com](https://www.anydesk.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://anydesk.com/privacy](https://anydesk.com/privacy)

## Description

AnyDesk Remote Desktop is a powerful remote assistance solution that works whether you’re in the office next door or on the other side of the world. It’s ad-free and free for personal use, with commercial use available via license. Quick setup: install on both devices, share the AnyDesk-ID, and you’re connected.

Key features include file transfer, remote printing, Wake-On-LAN, VPN connectivity, SSH over VPN, and banking-standard encryption for secure sessions, with cross-platform support for all operating systems.

## Rankings

- #1,434 — Overall
- #3 — desktop
- #3 — windows
- #10 — github
- #10 — reason
- #18 — submit

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_LOCAL_NETWORK`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PROJECTION`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SPECIAL_USE`
- `android.permission.INJECT_EVENTS`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MANAGE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.USB_PERMISSION`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.USE_LOOPBACK_INTERFACE`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.sec.MDM_REMOTE_CONTROL`
- `com.android.launcher.permission.INSTALL_SHORTCUT`
- `com.anydesk.anydeskandroid.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.samsung.android.knox.permission.KNOX_REMOTE_CONTROL`

## Review summary

Overall, AnyDesk Remote Desktop is praised for easy setup, a free viewing option, and cross-device compatibility, with strong results when it functions. However, reviews repeatedly flag issues: unreliable connectivity, security/scam concerns, slow performance, limited or inconsistent remote control, and stability bugs. The app is valued when it works, but users report significant reliability and security drawbacks across reviews.

### Pros

- Very easy to install and connect; smooth first-time setup.
- Free option for remote screen viewing.
- Works across multiple devices (e.g., Chromebook to PC and Android devices to PC).
- Generally positive performance and usefulness when it works.

### Cons

- Unreliable connectivity and frequent non-functionality; won’t connect or start.
- Security concerns and scam warnings; potential misuse reported by users.
- Slow performance and delayed responses.
- Inconsistent control—connected sessions may not allow remote control or require attention on the host.
- Stability bugs like clipboard paste failures and occasional crashes.

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