# Google Assistant

> Get things done faster and easier

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.google.android.apps.googleassistant`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Google LLC
- **Category:** PRODUCTIVITY
- **Downloads:** 6,086,109,346
- **Rating:** 3.86 / 5 (1,351,416 ratings)
- **Version:** 0.1.766117055
- **Last updated:** 2026-03-23
- **First published:** 2017-10-04
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 2.31 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-10
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.googleassistant)
- **Website:** [https://assistant.google.com/](https://assistant.google.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.google.com/policies/privacy](http://www.google.com/policies/privacy)

## Description

Google Assistant is your hands-free helper that simplifies daily tasks through voice commands. Instantly open apps, adjust settings, send messages, make calls, set reminders, and get directions without touching your phone. It also manages compatible smart home devices like lights and thermostats seamlessly.

The latest update introduces Gemini, an experimental AI assistant by Google, providing enhanced assistance and new AI capabilities. Gemini integrates smoothly with Google Assistant features, expanding your everyday productivity. Users can opt in to Gemini on select devices and switch back anytime. Explore smarter ways to get things done with Google Assistant and Gemini AI.

## Rankings

- #33 — Overall
- #154 — Productivity (Free)
- #1 — assistant
- #1 — button for google
- #3 — application
- #5 — google search

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.GET_PACKAGE_SIZE`
- `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`

## Review summary

Most reviews are negative, citing slower performance and poor voice recognition after updates, plus strong privacy concerns and discomfort with Gemini replacing the original Assistant. A minority still praises the app when it works, describing it as useful and pleasant. Overall, reliability, privacy, and forced changes emerge as the top pain points, with occasional positive sentiment about functionality.

### Pros

- Good functionality and practical results when it works.
- Generally well-liked with positive sentiment (e.g., 'I like Google Assistant', 'Excellent', 'best', 'lovely app').
- Helpful for everyday tasks when functioning properly.

### Cons

- Poor voice recognition and frequent misunderstandings.
- Updates slow down performance and reduce responsiveness.
- Privacy concerns and perception of intrusive data collection / spyware.
- Negative reaction to Gemini replacement; many want the original Google Assistant back or the option to remove Gemini.
- Wake word activation issues and unwanted automatic opening.

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