# Netflix

> Netflix is the leading subscription service for watching TV episodes and movies.

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.netflix.mediaclient`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Netflix, Inc.
- **Category:** ENTERTAINMENT
- **Downloads:** 3,572,826,026
- **Rating:** 4.26 / 5 (15,878,116 ratings)
- **Version:** 9.82.0build874524
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-09
- **First published:** 2011-05-05
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 38 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.netflix.mediaclient)
- **Website:** [http://www.netflix.com](http://www.netflix.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.netflix.com/privacy](http://www.netflix.com/privacy)

## Description

**Netflix** is a subscription entertainment app featuring award-winning TV series, movies, live events, podcasts, and mobile games from around the world. Browse smoothly with bottom navigation, discover upcoming content through clips, and quickly return to favorites and saved titles in **My Netflix**.

Get personalized recommendations based on your ratings and instant notifications about new releases, episodes, and live events. Netflix memberships are billed monthly, with no long-term contracts or cancellation fees, and can be canceled online at any time.

## Rankings

- #52 — Overall
- #3 — Entertainment (Free)
- #17 — Application (Free)
- #7 — Top app in France
- #7 — Top grossing
- #7 — Top app in Japan

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_MULTICAST_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_CONNECTED_DEVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MICROPHONE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_PHONE_CALL`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MANAGE_OWN_CALLS`
- `android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.NEARBY_WIFI_DEVICES`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.POST_PROMOTED_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.RUN_USER_INITIATED_JOBS`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.amazon.permission.SET_FLAG_NOSOFTKEYS`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`
- `com.netflix.mediaclient.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.netflix.mediaclient.permission.DET`
- `com.netflix.nfgsdk.permission.ngpstore`
- `com.netflix.partner.activation.permission.CHANNEL_ID`

## Review summary

Summary: Reviews are mixed. Positives point to a strong library and decent streaming quality, plus appreciation for the reintroduced friends feature. Main complaints center on SBR/JoJo release timing, login issues, and pricing/ads. Additional concerns include content quality and various tech problems (Chromecast removal, Huawei incompatibility). Overall, users like the content and some features but are frustrated by release schedules, access problems, and cost-driven changes.

### Pros

- Strong library of shows and movies with generally good streaming quality.
- Friends feature has been reintroduced and is appreciated.
- Overall entertaining platform with positive sentiment from some users.

### Cons

- Delayed or unclear release schedule for Steel Ball Run (SBR) / JoJo episodes.
- Frequent login/authentication problems and account access errors.
- Pricing concerns: ads, price increases, and hidden charges.
- Perceived poor content quality and repetitive/AI-generated feel.
- Device compatibility issues and feature removals (Chromecast removal, Huawei compatibility).

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