# Logcat Reader

> View, search and save your device's logs

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.dp.logcatapp`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Darshan Parajuli
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 311,363
- **Rating:** 4.14 / 5 (571 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.6.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-04-13
- **First published:** 2017-11-18
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 4.32 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-12
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dp.logcatapp)
- **Website:** [https://github.com/darshanparajuli/LogcatReader](https://github.com/darshanparajuli/LogcatReader)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://sites.google.com/view/logcat-reader-privacy-policy/home](https://sites.google.com/view/logcat-reader-privacy-policy/home)

## Description

**Logcat Reader** is a versatile Chrome extension designed to help users effortlessly view, search, and save their device's logs. Featuring color-coded logs based on priority, the tool enhances readability and facilitates quick troubleshooting.

Users can search through log messages and tags with support for highlighted results, select from various available log buffers, and save logs as simple text files for further analysis. The extension also offers a modern Material theme, complete with dark mode and dynamic color options, alongside a compact view for efficient use of screen space.

With permissions to read and write logs, and tested compatibility on popular devices like HTC One and Pixel 9 Pro, Logcat Reader is a reliable tool for developers and anyone interested in detailed device logging. Its open-source nature ensures transparency and community-driven improvements.

## Rankings

- #127,964 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SPECIAL_USE`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_LOGS`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.dp.logcatapp.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users praise Logcat Reader for fast, on-device log viewing with strong filtering and search (package-name filter, regex, copy, highlights), wide log coverage (including sensor logs) and export options, all in a clean, ad-free UI. Common drawbacks center on stability and compatibility: live logs sometimes don’t update without restarting; root permission handling/detection is inconsistent; some devices/Android versions (Android 13, OnePlus 13 on Android 15) experience launch or stability issues; search vs filter behavior can be confusing (clearing search resets position). Some say features like floating logs are missing. Overall powerful but needs stability improvements.

### Pros

- Advanced filtering and search features (package-name filter, regex, OR'd filters, highlights, copy to clipboard).
- Fast, lightweight, on-device log viewer with a clean UI; no ads; responsive on older devices.
- Supports a wide range of logs, including sensor logs, and multiple log levels (verbose to critical).
- Export logs and easy log navigation for debugging on the go.

### Cons

- Live logs sometimes don’t update without restarting Logcat to see new entries.
- Root permissions and detection inconsistent across builds (some require root, some can’t detect root).
- Compatibility issues on certain devices/Android versions (Android 13, OnePlus 13 on Android 15) causing launch or stability problems.
- Search vs filter behavior can be confusing; clearing search resets the current position, making it hard to inspect surrounding logs.
- Some features are missing or outdated (no floating log window) and there are occasional launch issues on specific devices.

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