# Moonlight Game Streaming

> Play games from your PC on Android

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.limelight`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Cameron Gutman
- **Category:** ENTERTAINMENT
- **Downloads:** 4,828,757
- **Rating:** 4.51 / 5 (15,804 ratings)
- **Version:** 12.1
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-07
- **First published:** 2014-03-15
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 5.98 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-12
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.limelight)
- **Website:** [https://moonlight-stream.org/](https://moonlight-stream.org/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://moonlight-stream.org/privacy.html](https://moonlight-stream.org/privacy.html)

## Description

Moonlight Game Streaming is a versatile, open-source Chrome extension that allows you to stream games, programs, or your entire desktop from a PC to your Android device. Compatible with NVIDIA GeForce Experience and Sunshine software, it supports all GPUs and offers seamless keyboard, mouse, and controller input. Whether on a local network or over the internet, you can enjoy high-quality streams up to 4K resolution at 120 FPS with HDR and 7.1 surround sound.

Features include support for various codecs such as H.264, HEVC, and AV1, stylus and gamepad compatibility, and local co-op gaming with up to 16 controllers. The extension facilitates quick setup with clear instructions and offers detailed troubleshooting resources and a community Discord for support. Designed for gamers seeking flexible and high-performance PC game streaming to Android devices, Moonlight ensures a smooth and immersive gaming experience.

## Rankings

- #24,805 — Overall
- #175 — Entertainment (Free)

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_MULTICAST_STATE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.providers.tv.permission.READ_EPG_DATA`
- `com.android.providers.tv.permission.WRITE_EPG_DATA`

## Review summary

Top positives are fast, stable, low-latency streaming and easy setup. Recurrent issues include audio delay on Google TV, aspect-ratio problems after updates, trackpad/input quirks on some devices, and missing common RDP features. Overall, users praise its simplicity and performance while asking for fixes and feature improvements.

### Pros

- Fast, stable, low-latency streaming; works well over Wi‑Fi and Ethernet
- Easy to set up and use; reliable PC-to-phone streaming and remote desktop
- High-quality performance that feels close to native with minimal lag
- Free and lightweight with broad device compatibility
- Consistently reliable for long gaming sessions and daily use

### Cons

- Audio delay on Google TV streamer (a common issue)
- 21:9 to 16:9 aspect ratio/letterboxing after updates
- Input issues on some devices: rotated trackpad on Tab 8 Pro keyboard cover and touchscreen-as-trackpad not working
- Lacks basic RDP features (clipboard, standard shortcuts) for non-gaming use
- Occasional device-specific stability problems (stream pauses/disconnects on certain TVs/devices)

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