# Plurk

> Communities for cosplayers, anime lovers, knitters, gay, second lifers and etc.

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.plurk.android`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Plurk Inc.
- **Category:** SOCIAL
- **Downloads:** 508,022
- **Rating:** 3.84 / 5 (12,535 ratings)
- **Version:** 6.99.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-01
- **First published:** 2013-10-31
- **Publisher country:** TW
- **Size:** 25 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-23
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.plurk.android)
- **Website:** [https://www.plurk.com](https://www.plurk.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.plurk.com/privacy](https://www.plurk.com/privacy)

## Description

**Plurk** is a social network designed specifically for unique communities such as cosplayers, anime fans, knitters, LGBTQ+ individuals, and more. It fosters a welcoming environment where misfits and creatives can connect without compromising their privacy.

Unlike traditional social platforms, Plurk emphasizes anonymity and user control, allowing you to engage without revealing your real name, gender, age, or location. With its official mobile app, Plurk offers an enjoyable, secure, and fresh way to join vibrant conversations and build meaningful relationships within diverse communities. Experience a new kind of social interaction that values privacy and genuine connection.

## Rankings

- #99,528 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.AD_SERVICES_CONFIG`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VIDEO`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.plurk.android.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Reviews consistently praise Plurk for its calm, non-toxic community and responsive moderation, plus an overall positive, long-standing user experience. However, users repeatedly report stability issues after updates, posting limitations around a 360-character limit, and crashes in search features. Language auto-detection and missing video/GIF support are also common threads. Overall, the app is liked and recommended, but users want better stability and feature parity with modern social apps.

### Pros

- Calm, non-toxic environment and safe space with a supportive community.
- Responsive developers and moderators who listen to users and push updates.
- Overall positive app with a long-standing, reliable presence that many users would recommend.
- Aesthetics and user experience with a clean, appealing interface.

### Cons

- Stability issues after updates, including crashes when opening media and other bugs.
- Posting restrictions and posting issues due to a 360-character limit and occasional posting failures.
- Search functionality and related lists occasionally crash or behave unpredictably.
- Language detection/autodetection issues, with a desire for manual language switching.
- Missing video/GIF upload support, a frequent feature request for the app.

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