# DEV Community

> Find your developer community and grow your career

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.forem.android`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Forem
- **Category:** SOCIAL
- **Downloads:** 83,617
- **Rating:** 4.18 / 5 (248 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.0.2
- **Last updated:** 2026-05-05
- **First published:** 2022-03-17
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 78 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-12
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.forem.android)
- **Website:** [https://www.forem.com/](https://www.forem.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.forem.com/privacy-policy](https://www.forem.com/privacy-policy)

## Description

Forem is a vibrant platform connecting you with a variety of passionate online communities. Available on Android, the Forem app allows users to discover, join, and engage effortlessly with their favorite community spaces. Whether reading optimized articles, joining meaningful discussions, or listening to insightful podcasts, Forem keeps you connected wherever you go.

With features like push notifications, easy navigation via swiping or dropdown menus, and the ability to publish ideas or share images on the go, staying active and informed has never been easier. Forem supports both public and private communities, making it a versatile tool for creators and members alike. Currently available in English, Forem continues to evolve with plans for internationalization to broaden its global reach.

## Rankings

- #239,814 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT`
- `com.forem.android.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `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`

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