# Place to Plug

> Discover, book and charge at thousands of charging points

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.placetoplug`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Place to Plug
- **Category:** MAPS\_AND\_NAVIGATION
- **Downloads:** 66,677
- **Rating:** 1.75 / 5 (162 ratings)
- **Version:** 4.9.1
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-19
- **First published:** 2015-12-01
- **Publisher country:** ES
- **Size:** 119 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.placetoplug)
- **Website:** [https://www.placetoplug.com](https://www.placetoplug.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://placetoplug.com/en/terms](https://placetoplug.com/en/terms)

## Description

Place to Plug is a free, comprehensive app designed for electric vehicle drivers to master sustainable mobility. It allows users to discover thousands of public and private charging stations worldwide, providing advanced filtering options such as power level and connector type. With real-time status updates, users can book charging points ahead of time, start or stop charging remotely, and charge directly through their phone by scanning a QR code — eliminating the need for additional apps or RFID cards.

The app supports Tesla Supercharger stations and promotes community-driven features like sharing private charging points and real-time chat support with operators and other users. Place to Plug not only facilitates convenient charging but also helps reduce emissions by empowering EV drivers with easy access to charging infrastructure globally.

## Rankings

- #265,069 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_CUSTOM_AUDIENCE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `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.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.placetoplug.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.placetoplug.permission.C2D_MESSAGE`
- `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`

## Review summary

Users frequently report that the app crashes often and encounters errors during usage, particularly when starting charging sessions or zooming on maps. Many face account creation or login problems, with some unable to proceed after entering information. Reinstallation issues also appear. Despite these problems, some users appreciate its core features to book and activate charging sessions, noting good functionality on other devices previously.

### Pros

- Allows booking, sharing, and activating charging sessions
- Had good prior functionality on different devices

### Cons

- App frequently crashes or closes unexpectedly
- Issues with account creation and login processes
- Problems with reinstallation after uninstallation
- App gets stuck in loops or fails to load charging sessions

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