# SchoolStatus Connect

> SchoolStatus Connect is an all-in-one Family-Teacher Classroom Messaging App

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.classtag`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** SchoolStatus, LLC
- **Category:** EDUCATION
- **Downloads:** 1,161,984
- **Rating:** 4.84 / 5 (7,582 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.36.3
- **Last updated:** 2024-06-14
- **First published:** 2016-10-19
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 24 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.classtag)
- **Website:** [https://www.schoolstatus.com/](https://www.schoolstatus.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://home.classtag.com/privacy-policy/](https://home.classtag.com/privacy-policy/)

## Description

**SchoolStatus Connect** (formerly ClassTag) is a comprehensive classroom communication and management platform designed to strengthen family-teacher connections. It allows educators to communicate seamlessly with families via in-app messaging, email, SMS, or phone calls — all within one app.

The app supports automatic translation of key messages into over 100 languages, ensuring no one misses important updates. Teachers can easily schedule conferences, manage events, distribute virtual flyers, request volunteers, and send newsletters. Families stay informed through group notifications, direct messaging, and an intuitive classroom feed while enjoying effortless participation in their child's education. Communication logs help track outreach efficiency by showing which families have read and responded.

Ideal for fostering engagement and simplifying classroom management, SchoolStatus Connect empowers schools and families to collaborate effectively in today's diverse learning environments.

## Rankings

- #62,619 — Overall
- #16 — school

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.BATTERY_STATS`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT`
- `com.classtag.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`
- `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

Users praise the app for versatile two-way communication with teachers and staying connected with class activities, calling it professional and easy to understand. However, recurring problems include keyboard/typing issues, unreliable notifications, inability to respond or post after updates, overall instability after updates, and difficulty accessing classrooms or posts. These issues hinder core functions and may push users to seek alternatives.

### Pros

- Versatile, two-way communication with teachers and school staff.
- Easy to stay in touch with teachers and track class activities and updates.
- Professional, uplifting, and easy-to-understand interface.
- Helpful for communicating about schoolwork and staying connected with your child's classroom.

### Cons

- Keyboard typing issues preventing replies or sending messages on Android (keyboard not appearing/typing problems).
- Intermittent or missing notifications.
- Inability to respond to posts/messages or post/like/comment after updates (core functionality reduced).
- App instability after updates (often nearly unusable).
- Difficulty accessing classrooms or viewing posts (inconsistent access and visibility).

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