# Word Up - Charades & Words

> Nigerian party charades: teams describe the word, dodge the forbidden ones.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.developerjamiu.word\_up](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.developerjamiu.word_up)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.developerjamiu.word_up`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Jamiu Okanlawon
- **Category:** GAME\_WORD
- **Downloads:** 3,859
- **Version:** 0.5.3
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-25
- **First published:** 2026-08-21
- **Publisher country:** NG
- **Size:** 28 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-10-24
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.developerjamiu.word_up)
- **Website:** [https://getwordup.app](https://getwordup.app/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://getwordup.app/privacy](https://getwordup.app/privacy)

## Description

Word Up is the loud, fast, pass-the-phone party game made for Nigerian gatherings, and for anyone who loves a good shout across the room.<br><br>Split into teams, pick a genre, and race the clock. One player describes the secret word while carefully dodging the forbidden words on the card. Say a forbidden word and the other team buzzes you. Get your team to guess it in time and you score. Simplest rules, maximum chaos.<br><br>It is part charades, part word game, all wahala. Perfect for family game night, hangouts with friends, hostel common rooms, long car rides, and every &quot;who is smarter&quot; argument you have been waiting to settle.<br><br>PLAY YOUR WAY<br><br>Teams: gather your people, split into two, and battle it out round by round.<br><br>Daily Challenge (new): ten fresh words every day, the same for everyone. Guess the hidden word from its clues and build a daily streak.<br><br>Beat the Clock (new): a ninety second solo sprint. Guess as many words as you can, then come back to beat your best.<br><br>WHY YOU WILL LOVE IT<br><br>- Works fully offline. No wifi, no data, no problem. Play anywhere.<br>- Made in Nigeria, with words and names that actually feel like home.<br>- Pick your genre: food, music, movies, places, people, and more.<br>- Quick rounds that keep the room loud and the turns moving.<br>- Simple enough for the whole family, tricky enough to start a real debate.<br>- One phone is all you need. Pass it around and play.<br><br>Whether you are a big group looking for the best party and family game night, or on your own chasing a daily word game streak, Word Up brings the noise, the laughter, and a little healthy arguing over the scores.<br><br>Gather your squad or play solo. We are glad you are here.

## Rankings

- #801,321 — 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.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.developerjamiu.word_up.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`

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