# Loper - College Search

> Find your perfect school

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.getloper`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Loper, Inc.
- **Category:** EDUCATION
- **Downloads:** 51,180
- **Rating:** 4.41 / 5 (436 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.15.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-02
- **First published:** 2022-04-13
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 242 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-26
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.getloper)
- **Website:** [https://getloper.com](https://getloper.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://getloper.com/privacy-policy](https://getloper.com/privacy-policy)

## Description

Loper is a free Chrome extension designed to simplify your college search and application process. By building a personalized profile, you get matched with colleges tailored to your interests and goals, including options like trade schools and gap year programs. Navigate school profiles, compare options, and keep track of every deadline and essay with a custom checklist designed for each college on your list.

Loper also offers bite-sized guides on essays and financial aid, helping you learn as you go. Share your progress effortlessly with parents or counselors, and plan your future with confidence. This tool turns the often overwhelming college planning into an organized, stress-free journey—all from your browser.

## Rankings

- #297,981 — 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`
- `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT`
- `com.getloper.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.huawei.appmarket.service.commondata.permission.GET_COMMON_DATA`
- `com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.samsung.android.mapsagent.permission.READ_APP_INFO`
- `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

Loper - College Search is praised for its enjoyable swipe feature, user-friendly interface, and helpful college insights. However, multiple users report significant bugs including frequent crashes, slow performance, and failures in showing recommended colleges. Many face challenges during sign-up and verification, with some wary about privacy issues due to forced personal information sharing. While the app shows potential as a college search tool, it requires substantial fixes for usability and user trust before it can be widely recommended.

### Pros

- The swipe feature is enjoyable and helps users find colleges that fit their preferences.
- The app provides helpful insights and suggestions for college searching.
- The user interface is intuitive, easy to use, and informational.
- It is a promising tool for students struggling to decide where to go after graduation.

### Cons

- The app is very slow and laggy, sometimes causing overheating of the phone.
- Users frequently experience bugs, such as crashes when opting out of data sharing and inability to scroll or access school details.
- The app often fails to show recommended colleges even after prompting that recommendations are available.
- Sign-up and verification processes are problematic, with issues entering phone numbers and verifying accounts.
- Privacy concerns arise as the app pushes users to share personal information with colleges and can result in unsolicited college emails.

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