# RetroArch

> Retro games and emulators on your device!

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.retroarch`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Libretro
- **Category:** GAME\_ACTION
- **Downloads:** 6,513,613
- **Rating:** 3.78 / 5 (47,556 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.22.2(2026-08-26)
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-26
- **First published:** 2014-01-02
- **Publisher country:** NL
- **Size:** 183 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-19
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.retroarch)
- **Website:** [https://www.retroarch.com/](https://www.retroarch.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.retroarch.com/?page=privacy-app](https://www.retroarch.com/?page=privacy-app)

## Description

**RetroArch** is an open-source emulator and gaming platform that leverages the powerful Libretro interface to provide a seamless experience across devices. It supports over 80 emulator cores for classic gaming systems, allowing users to scan and organize their games, remap controls, load cheats, and enjoy multiplayer gaming via NetPlay.

Unlike other versions, the Chrome extension offers up to 50 emulator cores with automatic updates and no ads, DRM, or spying concerns. It features eye-catching menus, built-in input remapping, game database info, and supports multi-language usage. RetroArch is perfect for retro gaming enthusiasts seeking a comprehensive, ad-free emulator solution. Join the vibrant community on Discord and explore tutorials on their official YouTube channels.

## Rankings

- #19,908 — Overall
- #128 — Game action (Free)

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `com.retroarch.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users praise RetroArch as a powerful all-in-one emulator with broad device support and good controller compatibility. Still, many report crashes and an overly bloated UI, especially on the Play Store version. Some advise downloading the website APK for fuller core support, while SD-card/external-storage handling and installation on certain devices remain problematic. Overall, it’s highly capable but buggy and inconsistent across platforms; the best experience often comes from the website build.

### Pros

- All-in-one emulator platform
- Free and highly capable
- Runs on a wide range of devices
- Solid controller support
- Overall positive sentiment from users (rated highly)

### Cons

- Crashes / instability: frequent crashes and 'app keeps stopping'
- Bloated / outdated user interface
- Play Store version is outdated and missing cores; users are advised to download the website APK
- SD card / external storage support is missing or ROMs from micro SD card are not detected
- Installation issues on certain devices (e.g., Smart TV) and compatibility problems

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