# Shutterstock Contributor

> Get the insights you need to master your craft

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.shutterstock.contributor`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Shutterstock Inc.
- **Category:** PHOTOGRAPHY
- **Downloads:** 8,426,892
- **Rating:** 3.65 / 5 (278,237 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.40.3
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-02
- **First published:** 2014-09-17
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 106 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-05
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.shutterstock.contributor)
- **Website:** [http://submit.shutterstock.com/](http://submit.shutterstock.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.shutterstock.com/privacy](https://www.shutterstock.com/privacy)

## Description

The Shutterstock Contributor Chrome extension empowers photographers, visual artists, and content creators to monetize their creativity from anywhere. Designed exclusively for approved Shutterstock artists, this app makes image submission effortless—upload new images directly from your device and start earning on the go.

Gain valuable insights into customer behavior with access to analytics showing how your portfolio performs and what visuals are trending. Monitor your earnings and track the global demand for your creative content. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting, Shutterstock Contributor equips you with the tools to grow your business and stay ahead in the dynamic creative marketplace.

Not yet a contributor? Visit submit.shutterstock.com to join the vibrant community of creators worldwide and turn your art into income.

## Rankings

- #16,177 — Overall
- #3 — contribute

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `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.shutterstock.contributor.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

User reviews show a mix: many report critical login/verification loops and frequent bugs that affect reliability and data accuracy, while others note the app’s usefulness, recent updates, and growth potential. Key recurring problems are account flow failures, app instability, and portfolio data mismatches, alongside slow review processes.

### Pros

- Useful app for Shutterstock contributors and generally considered usable by several reviewers.
- Recent updates are appreciated and provide noticeable improvements, such as showing the most recent demand trends.
- Shows ongoing development and has potential to help new photographers.

### Cons

- Frequent login/registration and email verification loops that prevent signing in.
- Widespread bugs and reliability issues (loading errors, being logged out, app crashes).
- Data/portfolio synchronization issues (incorrect image counts and missing images when compared to the website).
- Delays and lack of clear feedback in the review/approval process for uploaded content.

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