Friendster

Name: Friendster
Rating: 3.375 (327 reviews)
Author: Friendster Labs Inc.

By: Friendster Labs Inc. App

Private social network for real-life friends: posts, photos, and chat.

Overview

Google Play Store

Downloads

51,104 ▲ 986

Data as of 2026-10-18

Rating:

3.38 +35

(327)

Version:

0.1.50

Last updated: 2026-10-17

Ranking

#301,963 ▲ 1,545

Overall

Features & Capabilities

Friendster is a private social network designed for real-life friends—not follower counts or suggested strangers. Add friends in person, then share updates and photos within your trusted friend network.

Post to your feed, react and comment, message friends one-on-one or in small groups, and manage your profile and notifications. With no ads, no algorithms, and a privacy-first approach, Friendster keeps social sharing simple, intentional, and focused on the people you actually know.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Social Media Communication Community Privacy & Security

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Version:

0.1.50 Last updated: 2026-10-17

Version code:

142

Creation date:

2026-05-21

Publisher country:

Permissions:

android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADVERTISE Moderate risk
android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT Moderate risk
android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN Moderate risk
android.permission.NEARBY_WIFI_DEVICES Moderate risk
android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE Low risk
android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE Low risk
android.permission.INTERNET Low risk
android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS Low risk

Size:

54.53MB

Email:

he*****@friendster.com

Website:

https://friendster.com DR 74

Privacy policy:

https://friendster.com/pages/privacy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-10-18

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Developed by:: Friendster Labs Inc.
Google Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.friendsterlabs.friendster
Email:: he*****@friendster.com
Website:: https://friendster.com

User Reviews

Reviewers appreciate Friendster’s return and its private, ad-free focus on real friends. The most repeated complaints are crashes and inability to open the app, trouble finding or adding friends, and login or account-access failures. Many also miss classic profile customization and say the current experience feels plain or unlike the original Friendster.

Pros

A private, friends-focused experience without ads or algorithm-driven posts is appreciated by multiple reviewers.
The return of Friendster is welcomed for its nostalgic appeal and focus on connecting with real friends.
Some reviewers like the concept of a simpler, less toxic alternative to other social media.

Cons

The app frequently crashes or fails to open, particularly after updates.
Finding and adding friends is difficult or does not work, with search often failing to find people.
Several reviewers report sign-in, account access, or account-recovery problems.
The app lacks classic Friendster profile customization, such as backgrounds, music, and other personalization; multiple reviewers find it plain or boring.

Recent reviews

friends should bring back the ability to create your own website. limit some characters when doing html. otherwise it is not the same friendster. the required face to face connection is an okay feature.