# MapFrens > Find people nearby or add friends from afar. Wave πŸ‘‹ Chat πŸ’¬ Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.mapfrens.mapfrens](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.mapfrens.mapfrens) ## Overview - **ID:** `com.mapfrens.mapfrens` - **Platform:** Android - **Type:** Android app - **Status:** Available - **Publisher:** msquare - **Category:** SOCIAL - **Downloads:** 43 - **Version:** 1.0.0 - **Last updated:** 2026-02-22 - **First published:** 2026-02-22 - **Publisher country:** IN - **Size:** 66 MB - **Data as of:** 2026-09-06 - **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mapfrens.mapfrens) - **Website:** [https://mdmisri.github.io/mf-app/](https://mdmisri.github.io/mf-app/) - **Privacy policy:** [https://mdmisri.github.io/mapfrens-legal/privacy.html](https://mdmisri.github.io/mapfrens-legal/privacy.html) ## Description MapFrens helps you discover and connect with people nearby in a simple, secure, and privacy-first way.

Whether you want to meet new people, make friends, or start meaningful conversations, MapFrens makes it easy to find users around you and chat in real time. You can also search for friends from anywhere, add them, and see where they’re hanging out , all while staying fully in control of your privacy.

Key Features

β€’ Discover people near your current location
β€’ Search and add friends from afar
β€’ View where your friends are hanging out
β€’ Real-time one-to-one chat
β€’ Simple and secure Google sign-in
β€’ Ghost Mode to hide your live location anytime
β€’ Full control over privacy with user blocking
β€’ Delete your account anytime from settings

Privacy & Security

MapFrens uses location data only to show nearby users and enhance your experience. With Ghost Mode, you can hide your location instantly whenever you choose.

Your data is encrypted in transit, securely stored, and never shared with third parties.

You are always in control of your account and data, with clear options to manage or permanently delete your information at any time.

Start exploring, connecting, and chatting with confidence using MapFrens. ## Rankings - #2,301,104 β€” Overall ## Permissions and access ### Permissions - `android.permission.ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION` - `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION` - `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION` - `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE` - `android.permission.CAMERA` - `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE` - `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_LOCATION` - `android.permission.INTERNET` - `android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS` - `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS` - `android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE` - `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED` - `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO` - `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW` - `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC` - `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT` - `android.permission.VIBRATE` - `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK` - `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE` - `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT` - `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE` - `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE` - `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE` - `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES` - `com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS` - `com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT` - `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE` - `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS` - `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS` - `com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE` - `com.mapfrens.mapfrens.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION` - `com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS` - `com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS` - `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ` - `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE` - `com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE` - `com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE` - `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ` - `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE` ## Similar extensions and apps - [Friend Finder](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.adalconnection.friendfinder) β€” 190 users - [Friends Nearby](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.amigosporperto) β€” 1,633 users - [fren fren: people around you](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.deadalus.zone) β€” 2,014 users - [NearMe Chat- Make Friends](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.dhenterrprises.nearmechat) β€” 90 users - [ClickFriends](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.app.clickfriendApplication) β€” 184 users - [Nearby: No More Where?](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.vxtory.nearby) β€” 125 users - [Nearby: Meet on the Map](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.ago.yakinlarda_app.yakinlarda) β€” 53,776 users, 4.10 / 5 - [fomo: real-time social map](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.fomo.production) β€” 118 users - [Friend Finder](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.friendfinder.app) β€” 1,236 users - [Nearby - Find, Connect, Friend](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.nearbyreactive) β€” 8,512 users - [Fuzz - For Friends & Family](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.fuzzapp.android) β€” 351 users - [MindEcho: Connect Differently](https://chrome-stats.com/d/app.mindecho.mindechoapp) β€” 41 users --- Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.mapfrens.mapfrens)