# Google Go

> Find what you need with AI Mode, Lens, and more in the Google app

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.google.android.apps.searchlite`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Google LLC
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 2,620,342,229
- **Rating:** 4.27 / 5 (2,116,661 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.135.855715829.release
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-11
- **First published:** 2019-08-19
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 23 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.searchlite)
- **Website:** [https://www.google.com/search/about/](https://www.google.com/search/about/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.google.com/policies/privacy](http://www.google.com/policies/privacy)

## Description

**Google Go** is a compact, efficient search app designed to provide quick and reliable answers even on slow internet connections and smartphones with limited storage. At just 12MB, it saves space while delivering optimized search results that can reduce data usage by up to 40%.

Key features include voice search for hands-free queries, the ability to have web pages read aloud with highlighted words for easy follow-along, and camera-powered translation and search via Google Lens. Users can also explore trending topics, easily switch between languages, and find expressive images and GIFs to share with friends.

Google Go combines speed, convenience, and versatility, making it an all-in-one tool for effortless web searching and content discovery.

## Rankings

- #69 — Overall
- #50 — Tools (Free)
- #3 — google search
- #4 — search
- #5 — default search
- #5 — google

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN`
- `android.permission.CALL_PHONE`
- `android.permission.CALL_PRIVILEGED`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.DOWNLOAD_WITHOUT_NOTIFICATION`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SPECIAL_USE`
- `android.permission.GET_PACKAGE_SIZE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MEDIA_CONTENT_CONTROL`
- `android.permission.QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES`
- `android.permission.READ_CALENDAR`
- `android.permission.READ_CONTACTS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.REORDER_TASKS`
- `android.permission.REQUEST_INSTALL_PACKAGES`
- `android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.android.alarm.permission.SET_ALARM`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.DSE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`

## Review summary

Users generally like Google Go for its simple, easy-to-use interface and find it helpful for quickly getting information. Positive sentiment (love it, excellent, very happy) appears across many reviews. However, there are recurring complaints about update-related issues that cause the app to stop working, and about not getting accurate or useful answers. A few users also note missing features such as Google Lens, dark mode, and AI chat, which tempers overall satisfaction.

### Pros

- Simple and easy-to-use interface.
- Helps users quickly access information and is very helpful.
- Generally positive sentiment with many users expressing love or satisfaction.

### Cons

- Update-related issues causing the app to stop working after updates.
- Inconsistent or not always accurate information/answers.

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