# Programming for Kids

> Drag items, push start, so robot takes the batteries.

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.mestal.programmingforkids`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Mestal
- **Category:** GAME\_EDUCATIONAL
- **Downloads:** 78,434
- **Rating:** 3.70 / 5 (551 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.2.13
- **Last updated:** 2026-05-10
- **First published:** 2017-02-03
- **Publisher country:** CA
- **Size:** 52 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-12
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mestal.programmingforkids)
- **Website:** [https://mestal.github.io](https://mestal.github.io/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://mestal.github.io/index.html](https://mestal.github.io/index.html)

## Description

Drag and drop movements to build a sequence for a robot. Press Start to watch the robot follow the listed actions and collect batteries, turning coding into a hands-on play experience for kids.

Designed for ages 4 and up, this extension introduces Repeat in Level 4 and Procedure in Level 5. To unlock Level 5, complete all stages in Level 4.

## Rankings

- #246,810 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`

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