# Idle Digging

> Epic Digging Game!

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.idle.digging`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** ZPLAY Games
- **Category:** GAME\_SIMULATION
- **Downloads:** 19,565,644
- **Rating:** 4.48 / 5 (124,221 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.7.7
- **Last updated:** 2026-01-20
- **First published:** 2020-02-14
- **Publisher country:** HK
- **Size:** 116 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-12
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.idle.digging)
- **Website:** [http://www.zplay.com](http://www.zplay.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.zplay.com/privacy-policy](https://www.zplay.com/privacy-policy)

## Description

**Idle Digging** is an exciting idle mining game where players take the role of a master digger exploring the earth's depths to find rare treasures, artifacts, and valuable resources. Featuring engaging idle mechanics, the game lets your team of diggers continue working even when you're away, maximizing productivity without constant play.

Players can strategically upgrade mining equipment, hire skilled workers, and invest in powerful machinery like drills and explosives to dig deeper and earn bigger rewards. Explore diverse global locations including ancient ruins, glaciers, forests, and caves, each presenting unique challenges and opportunities. The prestige system allows players to reset their progress for special rewards, increasing digging efficiency and enabling progression to greater depths. Start your mining journey today and become the most legendary miner with Idle Digging!

## Rankings

- #7,756 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_CUSTOM_AUDIENCE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.REORDER_TASKS`
- `android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.idle.digging.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Reviewers praise Idle Digging for nostalgia, smooth visuals, and addictive, easy gameplay, with optimism for updates and new content. However, they widely criticize intrusive ad practices and monetization issues, including forced ads and no-ads purchases not being honored. Some players also find the core gameplay repetitive and not very original compared with other idle games. The game shines when ads are minimal, but the ad model and limited freshness limit long-term appeal.

### Pros

- Nostalgia and childhood appeal for players who used to play it
- Smooth graphics and polished visuals
- Fun, easy-to-pick-up and addictive idle gameplay
- Positive feedback on updates and potential for new content
- Ad-free or minimally intrusive monetization praised by some

### Cons

- Forced/intrusive ads (reward ads, fullscreen ads) causing uninstall
- No-ads purchases not honored; ads still appear
- Gameplay can feel repetitive and lacks long-term variety
- Core concept may feel similar to other idle games (not very original)

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