# Happy Wheels

> Happy Wheels is an intense, side-scrolling, physics-based, obstacle course game.

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.fancyforce.happywheels`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** James Bonacci
- **Category:** GAME\_RACING
- **Downloads:** 43,027,268
- **Rating:** 4.32 / 5 (371,660 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.1.2
- **Last updated:** 2025-12-11
- **First published:** 2020-01-25
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 46 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-06
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fancyforce.happywheels)
- **Website:** [http://www.fancyforce.com](http://www.fancyforce.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://totaljerkface.com/mobile\_terms\_android.tjf](http://totaljerkface.com/mobile_terms_android.tjf)

## Description

Happy Wheels is a thrilling side-scrolling, physics-based obstacle course game that has attracted over a billion plays online. Now available on mobile devices, it lets you take on the role of quirky characters like Effective Shopper on an electric shopping cart, Wheelchair Guy on a jet-powered wheelchair, Irresponsible Dad with his son on a bicycle, or Business Guy on a personal transporter. 

The game features over 60 unique and challenging levels filled with deadly obstacles such as spikes, mines, wrecking balls, and harpoons. With smooth, realistic physics and a high difficulty level, Happy Wheels delivers an intense and entertaining gaming experience for players seeking a fun and unpredictable challenge.

## Rankings

- #3,554 — Overall
- #121 — Game racing (Free)
- #2 — happy

## 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.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.applovin.array.apphub.permission.BIND_APPHUB_SERVICE`
- `com.fancyforce.happywheels.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`

## Review summary

Users largely praise Happy Wheels for fun, engaging gameplay and its status as a favorite, enjoyable time-killer, especially with friends for banter. However, recurring issues include intrusive ads, limited content with too few levels, and a difficult learning curve that some players find frustrating. Many want Android parity with iOS, specifically a level editor/map editor and online maps. Technical hiccups and reports of 'not working' on some devices also appear. Overall, strong core appeal with room for improvements.

### Pros

- Fun and engaging gameplay.
- Regarded as a favorite/best game by many reviewers.
- Great for social play and banter with friends.
- Good, addictive time killer for short gaming sessions.

### Cons

- Too many intrusive ads in the mobile version.
- Content is limited: too few levels and variety.
- High level of difficulty that can frustrate players.
- Android lacks iOS-style features like a level editor/map editor and online maps.
- Frequent bugs or 'not working' on some devices.

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