barq

Name: barq
Rating: 2.46 (1791 reviews)
Author: BARQ!

By: BARQ!

The next generation social app for furries!

Features & Capabilities

barq is the next generation social app designed specifically for the furry community. It allows users to find and connect with fellow furries nearby, join various communities tailored to their interests, and attend meetups, events, and conventions with ease. Currently in active development, barq continuously expands its user base and enhances its features to offer a more engaging and interactive social experience for furries worldwide.

Whether you want to discover new friends, participate in furry-centric gatherings, or stay updated on upcoming events, barq is your go-to social platform dedicated to fostering meaningful connections within the furry fandom.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Community Social Media

By:

BARQ!

Downloads:

354,075 3.26K

Rating:

2.46

(1,791) 11 new ratings

Version:

2.14.0 Last updated: 2026-07-01

Version code:

276

Creation date:

2022-04-02

Publisher country:

Permissions:

android.permission.ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.CAMERA Very high risk
android.permission.ACTIVITY_RECOGNITION High risk
android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
com.google.android.gms.permission.ACTIVITY_RECOGNITION High risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION Low risk

Size:

87.02MB

Email:

su*****@barq.app

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-07-03

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 116,449 ▲ 315

Other rankings

#27 in community keyword 21 ▼ 4

For Developers

Monetize with App Pass Boost with Extension Booster

Contact the developer

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Developed by:

BARQ!

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.furryapp

Email:

su*****@barq.app

Website:

https://barq.app

User Reviews

Barq shows potential as a social/dating app for its niche furry community, with some users reporting real connections. However, the app suffers from onboarding and reliability issues: verification emails often don’t arrive, blocking sign-up/login; messaging is gated by reputation or payment; notifications and chats frequently fail on Android; and overall stability is poor. Account bans and weak support exacerbate frustration. Until onboarding, messaging, and stability are improved, user experience remains heavily impaired.

Pros

Potential to meet people in your area through the app
Some users report positive connections or matches
Niche focus on the furry community can help like-minded users connect
First-hand feedback suggests the developers are approachable
The app can function as a social/dating platform for its target audience

Cons

Verification emails or login codes often do not arrive, blocking sign-up and login
Messaging is gated by reputation or paywalls (e.g., Canada requires payment to message)
Notifications and chat features are unreliable or nonfunctional on Android
The app is buggy and unstable, with features not working and occasional 'bricked' behavior
Accounts are sometimes banned or flagged as scammers with limited or slow support response

Recent reviews

dead and pay to play. Got this app to try to make friends, have to have rank 5 rep to even be seen, let alone do anything. Only way to rep 5 is by paying. Only the extremely large groups are somewhat active. Eh, not really worth the trouble. Opsec paranoia says this isn't very safe for some people to use.

Ka*****, 2026-06-17

They added some stupid reputation stuff and like u legit have to go leaps and bounds just to be seen by others

An*****, 2026-06-17

yknow, the app itself is great. you can meet other furries across the globe and learn about events close to you. but one problem (and I have no idea if anyone else has this problem) is the fact that the messaging system, despite working somewhat good, is VERY janky. for me, it's when people message me directly, and I just don't happen to get any notification for it, despite having all notification settings on. if it isn't just me experiencing this problem, I feel like it should be fixed.