# huddle - fandoms & friends

> The home for fandoms: anime, K-pop, gaming. Make new friends and vent.

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.huddleverse`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Huddleverse
- **Category:** SOCIAL
- **Downloads:** 32,083
- **Rating:** 2.72 / 5 (302 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.7.2
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-23
- **First published:** 2024-11-12
- **Publisher country:** SG
- **Size:** 21 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-25
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.huddleverse)
- **Website:** [https://huddle.so](https://huddle.so/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://huddle.so/privacy](https://huddle.so/privacy)

## Description

**Huddle** is a social community app for fandoms, including anime, manga, K-pop, K-dramas, gaming, comics, cosplay, fan art, and fanfiction. Join dedicated communities, explore topics and theories, share posts, showcase your gallery, and connect with fans who love the same things.

Make new friends through group chats and direct messages, express yourself with stickers and GIFs, and use private journals to vent or reflect. Huddle brings fans together in one welcoming space to connect, create, and share their passion.

## Rankings

- #361,596 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VIDEO`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.huddleverse.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Huddle is praised for its supportive, welcoming community that helps users feel connected and positive about mental health struggles. However, it suffers from numerous technical issues including frequent crashes, registration troubles, forced logouts, and unclear restrictions on new users. Some design choices, particularly relating to sensitive mental health topics, have caused offense. Despite these problems, the app is valued by many as a safe space for venting and making friends.

### Pros

- The app fosters a supportive and understanding community, helping users feel connected and less alone.
- The user interface is relatively clean and pleasant to use.
- Many users find the app helpful for venting and making new friends, especially during tough times or mental health struggles.
- The app offers a platform for sharing feelings and receiving motivation and encouragement.
- It's appreciated for being more than just an app but a community that provides comfort and positivity.

### Cons

- The app is buggy and crashes frequently on Android, hindering usability.
- Users face issues with registration and email verification, causing frustration and inability to access the app.
- Forced logouts and duplicate posts/comments are common technical problems users experience.
- New users are restricted from fully using features like profile pictures and posting images without clear instructions on unlocking them.
- Certain UI elements like tag options and emojis related to mental disorders are considered offensive or insensitive by users.

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