# Duolingo: Language Lessons

> Lessons to learn Spanish, French, German, English, Online Chess, Math & Music

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.duolingo`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Duolingo
- **Category:** EDUCATION
- **Downloads:** 967,951,839
- **Rating:** 4.73 / 5 (49,126,735 ratings)
- **Version:** 6.95.4
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-08
- **First published:** 2013-05-29
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 172 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-14
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.duolingo)
- **Website:** [https://www.duolingo.com/help/support-request](https://www.duolingo.com/help/support-request)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.duolingo.com/privacy](https://www.duolingo.com/privacy)

## Description

**Duolingo: Language Lessons** is a fun, free learning app for studying 40+ languages, including Spanish, French, German, English, Chinese, Italian, Japanese and more. Bite-sized lessons build speaking, reading, listening and writing skills through interactive exercises, rewards, streaks and competitive leaderboards.

Duolingo also offers courses in **chess, math and music**. Learn chess basics, solve puzzles and play online matches; practice multiplication, fractions and geometry; or learn to read music and play songs with an on-screen keyboard. Designed for learners of all levels, Duolingo makes daily practice engaging for travel, school, work and personal growth.

## Rankings

- #181 — Overall
- #1 — Education (Gross)
- #1 — Education (Free)
- #25 — Application (Gross)
- #60 — Application (Free)
- #1 — Top app in South Korea

## 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.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.AD_SERVICES_CONFIG`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.DETECT_SCREEN_CAPTURE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE`
- `android.permission.READ_CALENDAR`
- `android.permission.READ_CONTACTS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_CALENDAR`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.duolingo.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

User reviews are overwhelmingly positive about Duolingo for learning languages. They praise its engaging design, variety of learning methods, reminders, and the ability to learn multiple languages (notably Russian and English). Many users report quick progress and enjoyable experience, with some noting benefits from premium features. A few drawbacks mentioned include limited speaking performance, occasional bugs, and resource mechanics like energy/diamonds in certain modes. Overall, the app is seen as an effective, motivating tool for language learning with room for improvement in speaking practice and bug fixes.

### Pros

- Engaging and fun language learning with varied methods
- Reminders help maintain regular practice and progress
- Effective for learning multiple languages (e.g., Russian, English) and for relearning
- Keeps learners motivated with quick progress
- Positive overall quality with optional premium features

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