# Wallpapers

> Make the most of your display with beautiful wallpapers and advanced features.

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.google.android.apps.wallpaper`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Google LLC
- **Category:** PERSONALIZATION
- **Downloads:** 1,389,142,579
- **Rating:** 4.07 / 5 (294,327 ratings)
- **Version:** 10-6793674
- **Last updated:** 2020-09-09
- **First published:** 2016-10-19
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 16 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-10
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.wallpaper)
- **Website:** [http://www.android.com/](http://www.android.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.google.com/policies/privacy](http://www.google.com/policies/privacy)

## Description

Enhance your device's appearance with the Wallpapers extension, offering a vast and ever-growing collection of stunning images from sources like Google Earth, Google+, and your personal photo library. This extension allows you to personalize both your lock and home screens independently, providing a unique visual experience that reflects your style. Ideal for Android 7.0 Nougat and above, Wallpapers lets you select favorite categories to refresh your background daily, keeping your display vibrant and fresh.

With permissions tailored for seamless customization, Wallpapers ensures you can easily set custom photos as your background while maintaining smooth functionality. Whether preferring scenic landscapes or personal memories, this tool enriches your device with elegance and dynamic visuals.

## Rankings

- #134 — Overall
- #89 — Personalization (Free)
- #2 — background
- #2 — custom background
- #2 — wallpaper
- #2 — wallpapers

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.BIND_WALLPAPER`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_OVERLAY_PACKAGES`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.READ_DEVICE_CONFIG`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.READ_WALLPAPER_INTERNAL`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.SET_WALLPAPER`
- `android.permission.SET_WALLPAPER_COMPONENT`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS`
- `com.breel.wallpapers19.APPLY_SETTINGS`
- `com.google.android.apps.wallpaper.NOTIFY_ROTATING_WALLPAPER_CHANGED`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`
- `com.google.pixel.livewallpaper.permission.DOWNLOAD_LIVE_WALLPAPER`

## Review summary

Overall, Wallpapers is generally seen as a reliable, easy-to-use app with positive reception. Reviewers describe it as a good app that works well and is helpful for managing wallpapers. The main drawbacks center on content: many users want more wallpapers and categories. Another recurring issue is pricing and upgrade restrictions, with some unhappy about paid features. A subset notes the app’s simplicity, and a few mention device compatibility concerns. Taken together, it earns praise for reliability and basic functionality, but could benefit from expanded content and more flexible pricing.

### Pros

- Generally positive reception; reviewers describe Wallpapers as a good app that works well.
- Reliable performance with multiple users noting it works great and is dependable.
- Helpful for wallpaper management and customization as highlighted by some users.

### Cons

- Limited wallpaper options; reviewers request more images and categories.
- Pricing and upgrade restrictions; some users are unhappy about paid features or upgrades.
- Perceived lack of depth or features; described by some as not much to it.

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