# Bark for Professionals

> Bark finds you new customers so you can grow your business.

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.barkpro`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Bark.com
- **Category:** BUSINESS
- **Downloads:** 398,692
- **Rating:** 3.00 / 5 (5,886 ratings)
- **Version:** 8.103.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-21
- **First published:** 2017-11-23
- **Publisher country:** GB
- **Size:** 148 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-23
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.barkpro)
- **Website:** [https://www.bark.com](https://www.bark.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.bark.com/privacy/](https://www.bark.com/privacy/)

## Description

Bark for Professionals helps you grow your business by connecting you with customers actively seeking your services. Receive free leads without any commission or monthly fees, and pick jobs that fit your expertise. This app allows you to manage customer requests on the go, pitch for jobs with tailored messages, and contact clients directly from your phone. Trusted by thousands of professionals across more than 1,000 services, Bark empowers you to expand your client base and increase your earnings effortlessly.

## Rankings

- #112,757 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NOTIFICATION_POLICY`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.DOWNLOAD_WITHOUT_NOTIFICATION`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.barkpro.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.barkpro.permission.C2D_MESSAGE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE`
- `com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE`
- `com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE`

## Review summary

User reviews show a polarized experience. Many professionals report Bark provides expensive, unreliable leads that are often fake, unresponsive, or already booked. Credits are costly and refunds are hard to obtain. Some users experience spammy notifications and a poor UX with limited features. A minority still finds value, noting it can work for certain niches. Overall, the platform's perceived value is highly contingent on the market and the quality of leads.

### Pros

- Some users find Bark a useful source of client leads and work.
- A few reviewers describe the app as 'great' and reliable for obtaining gigs.
- For certain niches, it can be a viable main source of clients.

### Cons

- Leads/credits are very expensive with little guaranteed value.
- Many leads are fake or unresponsive; clients do not reply.
- Refunds and credits are difficult or impossible to reclaim.
- The app has limited functionality and usability issues (e.g., cannot edit requests, occasional freezes).
- Excessive unsolicited contact and outreach from Bark and leads (spam).

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