# Gumtree – Buy & Sell

> Used items, cars, services

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.gumtree.android`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Gumtree UK
- **Category:** SHOPPING
- **Downloads:** 15,579,658
- **Rating:** 4.37 / 5 (208,353 ratings)
- **Version:** 10.2.60
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-02
- **First published:** 2014-06-26
- **Publisher country:** GB
- **Size:** 57 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-09
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gumtree.android)
- **Website:** [https://www.gumtree.com](https://www.gumtree.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.gumtree.com/termsofuse](https://www.gumtree.com/termsofuse)

## Description

Gumtree — Buy & Sell: an easy classifieds app to find or sell pre-loved items, cars, furniture, tools and trusted local services. Snap a photo, post a free ad in seconds, and reach local buyers quickly.

Discover millions of listings with 17.5 million new ads listed annually and over 27 million replies exchanged each year. Improved in‑app messaging with instant replies and read indicators keeps conversations moving. Follow Gumtree on Facebook, Instagram, X and TikTok, or visit the Help Centre for support. (Sell for free excludes pet listings and business accounts.)

## Rankings

- #9,543 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VIDEO`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VISUAL_USER_SELECTED`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`
- `com.gumtree.android.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Recurring issues across reviews include notification problems, forced re-login, intrusive advertising, and stability concerns. Users still praise ease of use and the platform's usefulness for buying/selling, but reliability and security problems persist.

### Pros

- Easy to use / user-friendly app that makes buying and selling straightforward.
- Useful platform for finding bargains and free items, and for listing items for sale.
- Positive interactions in some listings, e.g., quick communications and fair deals.

### Cons

- Push notifications are unreliable or not delivered, causing missed messages (often only email alerts arrive).
- You have to log in every time you open the app, which is inconvenient.
- Excessive and intrusive ads, including pop-ups and promotional banners (Amazon ads) disrupt browsing.
- App stability issues such as crashes, posts getting stuck, and features not working as expected.
- Security concerns including hacked accounts and potential scams on the platform.

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