# Kate Mobile for VK

> Application for VK social network. Fast and reliable.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.perm.kate\_new\_6](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.perm.kate_new_6)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.perm.kate_new_6`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Дмитрий Иванович
- **Category:** SOCIAL
- **Downloads:** 50,942,904
- **Rating:** 4.36 / 5 (780,010 ratings)
- **Version:** 133.10lite
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-13
- **First published:** 2015-11-05
- **Publisher country:** RU
- **Size:** 4.63 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-07
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.perm.kate_new_6)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://katemobile.ru/privacy.html](http://katemobile.ru/privacy.html)

## Description

Kate Mobile for VK is a fast and reliable Chrome extension designed for seamless access to the VK social network. It allows you to chat with friends, listen to music in the background, watch videos, and enjoy many more features enhancing your VK experience.

This application prioritizes speed and reliability, making your social interactions smooth and enjoyable. Whether you want to stay connected with friends or consume multimedia content on VK, Kate Mobile provides a convenient and efficient platform right in your browser.

## Rankings

- #3,017 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.AUTHENTICATE_ACCOUNTS`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK`
- `android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MANAGE_ACCOUNTS`
- `android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_CONTACTS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES`
- `android.permission.READ_SYNC_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_CONTACTS`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.WRITE_SYNC_SETTINGS`
- `com.android.launcher.permission.INSTALL_SHORTCUT`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.perm.kate_new_6.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users love Kate Mobile for its speed, clean and customizable UI, and overall reliability—often preferred over the official VK app, with features like offline access. However, multiple reviews report login/security problems, including being blocked by too many attempts and captcha-related issues, plus OTP/registration verification delays. Proxy support is inconsistent. Some updates introduce UI changes that disrupt navigation (e.g., tab order). A few also note missing or non-working features like document search. Overall, strong performance and usability are offset by ongoing login and reliability issues that moderators should address.

### Pros

- Fast performance, especially vs the official VK app
- Simple, customizable UI that is easier on the eyes
- Long-standing, reliable VK launcher with strong usability
- Offline access capability

### Cons

- Login issues: blocked by too many attempts and related login failures
- Captcha sometimes not visible or not functioning, blocking login
- OTP/registration verification delays or failures
- Proxy support not working
- UI changes after updates disrupt navigation (e.g., tab order) or other UX regressions

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.perm.kate_new_6)