# FetchKids - Organized Pickups

> Better manage how students are dismissed with our school admin software

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.fetchkids`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Expanded Apps, Inc.
- **Category:** PARENTING
- **Downloads:** 16,085
- **Rating:** 3.15 / 5 (33 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.7.0.3
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-18
- **First published:** 2018-01-01
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 66 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-22
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fetchkids)
- **Website:** [http://fetchkids.com/](http://fetchkids.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://fetchkids.com/index.php/fetchkids-privacy-policy/](http://fetchkids.com/index.php/fetchkids-privacy-policy/)

## Description

FetchKids is an innovative Chrome extension designed to simplify and organize end-of-day student pickups. By streamlining communication between parents, afterschool monitors, and school administrators, FetchKids enhances the safety and efficiency of school dismissal processes.

Parents use the FetchKids app to notify school staff about arrival times and pickup changes instantly, while school admins manage the system through an intuitive admin website. This coordinated approach reduces traffic congestion and ensures a smooth, secure experience for children from pre-K through high school. Schools interested in optimizing their pickup procedures can set up accounts to leverage FetchKids’ comprehensive features.

## Rankings

- #472,466 — Overall

## 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.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MAP_TYPE_HYBRID`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE`
- `android.permission.READ_CONTACTS`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT`
- `com.fetchkids.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

FetchKids is praised for improving the child pickup process with timely updates and efficient coordination, making life easier for parents and schools. However, multiple users report serious issues including frequent crashes, buggy functionality, forced and frequent app updates, and poor battery performance. While customer service is appreciated by some, the app's reliability problems have led several users to consider alternative solutions.

### Pros

- Helps coordinate and organize child pick-ups effectively.
- Provides timely notifications and updates about pickup times.
- Allows quick approval for other family members to pick up kids.
- Considered useful and time-saving by many parents.
- Good customer service support when issues arise.

### Cons

- App frequently crashes or fails to open after updates or server switches.
- Requires very frequent updates that disrupt the pickup process.
- Contains significant bugs such as password reset issues, incorrect phone number settings, and marking child as absent to enable pickup functionality.
- Consumes excessive battery power by running in the background constantly.
- Some features, such as adding photos or adult profiles, are not functional on certain Android devices.

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