# Recent Contacts Widget

> Widget for recently used contacts

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.kuma.recentcontactswidget`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Milan Vyšata
- **Category:** COMMUNICATION
- **Downloads:** 30,314
- **Rating:** 3.38 / 5 (228 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.3.62
- **Last updated:** 2026-06-10
- **First published:** 2020-03-13
- **Publisher country:** CZ
- **Size:** 802 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-12
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kuma.recentcontactswidget)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.kuma.cz/download/rcw-privacy.htm](http://www.kuma.cz/download/rcw-privacy.htm)

## Description

The Recent Contacts Widget allows you to keep your frequently contacted people or a personalized selection of contacts conveniently on your phone’s desktop. Stay informed at a glance with visible missed or unconnected calls directly through the widget.

Customize the contact images and create multiple widgets with different contact lists for enhanced visibility and quick access. This extension works seamlessly alongside the Smart Notify app, eliminating any need for permissions to read call or message logs, ensuring your privacy while keeping you connected.

## Rankings

- #368,438 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CALL_PHONE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.READ_CONTACTS`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`

## Review summary

Users find Recent Contacts Widget to have significant issues including failure to update recent contacts, poor device compatibility, and incomplete functionality without additional installations or purchases. Some users have used it for years and experienced good performance after support, but many complain about misleading naming and lack of clear information, resulting in confusion and dissatisfaction.

### Pros

- App has been used by some users for multiple years.
- Works well after technical support in at least one case.

### Cons

- App does not update recent contacts or calls properly, especially on newer Android versions like Android 14.
- App fails to add the Contacts Widget on certain devices such as Mi5 Lite phone.
- The app requires installation of another app or full version to function, leading to user confusion and dissatisfaction.
- Limited functionality in the basic version; some contacts display as "Basic version" instead of names.
- Poor or missing explanation and unclear purpose of the app in the app store.

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