# Instant Apps

> Native Android apps, without the installation

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.google.android.instantapps.supervisor`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Removed
- **Publisher:** Google Play Store
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 3,406,132,879
- **Rating:** 3.88 / 5 (446,856 ratings)
- **Version:** VARY
- **Last updated:** 2021-08-11
- **First published:** 2017-01-23
- **Data as of:** 2025-02-04
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.instantapps.supervisor)
- **Website:** [https://developer.android.com/topic/instant-apps/index.html](https://developer.android.com/topic/instant-apps/index.html)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.google.com/policies/privacy](http://www.google.com/policies/privacy)

## Description

"Instant Apps" is a feature of Google Play that allows users to access and use Android applications or games instantly without the need for installation. This functionality is available for compatible apps in the Google Play Store and through the Google Play Games app, enhancing user convenience and allowing for a seamless experience with minimal storage requirements.

## Review summary

### Pros

- Allows certain apps to be run without downloading them first, which may save storage space.
- Installed as a native Android program, thus it typically doesn't require manual downloads.

### Cons

- Installs or updates without user consent, leading to frustration and suspicion among users.
- Lack of clear information or description about the app, resulting in confusion and concerns regarding privacy.
- Causes issues such as device slowdowns and malfunctioning apps after installation or updates.

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