# Workplace Chat from Meta

> Send messages, share files or make video calls anywhere, anytime.

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.facebook.workchat`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Removed
- **Publisher:** Meta Platforms, Inc.
- **Category:** BUSINESS
- **Downloads:** 7,852,573
- **Rating:** 4.74 / 5 (99,690 ratings)
- **Version:** 531.0.0.42.109
- **Last updated:** 2025-11-05
- **First published:** 2015-11-19
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 57 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-04-02
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.facebook.workchat)
- **Website:** [http://www.workplace.com](http://www.workplace.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.facebook.com/legal/FB\_Work\_Privacy](https://www.facebook.com/legal/FB_Work_Privacy)

## Description

Workplace Chat from Meta is a powerful communication tool designed to keep you connected with your colleagues no matter where you are. Seamlessly sign in to your existing Workplace account or create one directly within the app. Use familiar messaging tools to send messages to individuals or groups, share unlimited files, photos, and videos, and make crystal-clear voice and video calls from your mobile or desktop devices. 

With features like "Do Not Disturb," you can manage your availability and maintain work-life balance effectively. Completely ad-free and independent from Facebook and Messenger, Workplace Chat ensures a focused and professional communication environment for teams of all sizes.

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.AUTHENTICATE_ACCOUNTS`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADMIN`
- `android.permission.CALL_PHONE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.CAPTURE_VIDEO_OUTPUT`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.CREDENTIAL_MANAGER_SET_ALLOWED_PROVIDERS`
- `android.permission.DETECT_SCREEN_CAPTURE`
- `android.permission.DETECT_SCREEN_RECORDING`
- `android.permission.DOWNLOAD_WITHOUT_NOTIFICATION`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PROJECTION`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MICROPHONE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_PHONE_CALL`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SPECIAL_USE`
- `android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MANAGE_ACCOUNTS`
- `android.permission.MANAGE_OWN_CALLS`
- `android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.NFC`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_BASIC_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.READ_CALENDAR`
- `android.permission.READ_CONTACTS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VIDEO`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VISUAL_USER_SELECTED`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_NUMBERS`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.READ_PROFILE`
- `android.permission.READ_SYNC_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS`
- `android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.USE_FULL_SCREEN_INTENT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_CALENDAR`
- `android.permission.WRITE_CONTACTS`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.WRITE_SYNC_SETTINGS`
- `com.amazon.device.messaging.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.android.launcher.permission.INSTALL_SHORTCUT`
- `com.facebook.katana.provider.ACCESS`
- `com.facebook.messaging.appwidget.homescreenwidget.META_AI_APP_WIDGET`
- `com.facebook.mlite.provider.ACCESS`
- `com.facebook.permission.prod.FB_APP_COMMUNICATION`
- `com.facebook.receiver.permission.ACCESS`
- `com.facebook.wakizashi.provider.ACCESS`
- `com.facebook.work.provider.ACCESS`
- `com.facebook.workchat.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.facebook.workchat.permission.CREATE_SHORTCUT`
- `com.facebook.workchat.permission.CROSS_PROCESS_BROADCAST_MANAGER`
- `com.facebook.workchat.permission.RECEIVE_ADM_MESSAGE`
- `com.facebook.workchat.provider.ACCESS`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `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.motorola.launcher3.permission.UNREAD_BADGE`
- `com.nokia.pushnotifications.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.oculus.permission.REPORT_EVENTS`
- `com.oculus.permission.REPORT_EVENTS_DEBUG`
- `com.oculus.vrshell.BugReportBroadcastReceiverPermission`
- `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`

## Review summary

User reviews show strong appreciation for Workplace Chat from Meta’s UI and usability, with many calling it great or the best. However, recurring issues hinder adoption: frequent crashes and device incompatibilities, installation difficulties, and onboarding barriers like required access codes and mandatory emails. These stability and setup problems appear to be the main obstacles, despite evident usability strengths.

### Pros

- User-friendly and easy-to-navigate UI.
- Overall positive reception with several reviews calling it great or the best app.
- General appreciation and supportive tone in feedback.

### Cons

- Frequent crashes and instability on multiple Android devices (e.g., open crashes, Fold 7, Vivo X200 FE).
- Onboarding friction: sign-up requires an access code and can be blocked without an email address.
- Installation and device-compatibility problems preventing usage on some Android devices.

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