# Snapchat

> Share the moment!

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.snapchat.android`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Snap Inc
- **Category:** COMMUNICATION
- **Downloads:** 4,252,851,582
- **Rating:** 4.22 / 5 (39,716,891 ratings)
- **Version:** 14.21.0.55
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-01
- **First published:** 2012-10-29
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 197 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-04
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.snapchat.android)
- **Website:** [http://www.snapchat.com](http://www.snapchat.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.snapchat.com/privacy](http://www.snapchat.com/privacy)

## Description

Snapchat is a dynamic social app designed to help you share moments instantly with friends and family. It opens directly to the camera so you can snap photos or videos with just a tap. Express your creativity using daily updated Lenses, Filters, Bitmojis and more.

Enjoy live messaging, video chats with friends, and share your daily experiences through Group Stories. Discover exclusive content and community Stories tailored to your interests. The Spotlight feature lets you watch and share the best Snaps from all over the community.

With Snap Map, you can share or hide your location and see what friends are up to nearby or globally. Save your favorite memories and create custom Stories with the Memories feature. Friendship Profiles give you a private space to bond over special moments and shared interests. Snapchat provides endless fun ways to stay connected and express yourself creatively.

## Rankings

- #41 — Overall
- #2 — Communication (Gross)
- #3 — Communication (Free)
- #17 — Application (Free)
- #21 — Application (Gross)
- #6 — Top app in Saudi Arabia

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_MEDIA_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.AUTHENTICATE_ACCOUNTS`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.DETECT_SCREEN_CAPTURE`
- `android.permission.DETECT_SCREEN_RECORDING`
- `android.permission.FLASHLIGHT`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_CONNECTED_DEVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PROJECTION`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MICROPHONE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_PHONE_CALL`
- `android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS`
- `android.permission.HIGH_SAMPLING_RATE_SENSORS`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MANAGE_OWN_CALLS`
- `android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.NEARBY_WIFI_DEVICES`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE`
- `android.permission.READ_CONTACTS`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VIDEO`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VISUAL_USER_SELECTED`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_NUMBERS`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.READ_PROFILE`
- `android.permission.READ_SYNC_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.READ_SYNC_STATS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.USE_FULL_SCREEN_INTENT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_CONTACTS`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.WRITE_SYNC_SETTINGS`
- `com.amazon.device.messaging.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `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.oplus.systemui.permission.LOCKSCREEN_SHORTCUTS`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.samsung.android.mapsagent.permission.READ_APP_INFO`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE`
- `com.snapchat.android.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.snapchat.android.permission.RECEIVE_ADM_MESSAGE`
- `com.snapchat.android.permission.UPDATE_STICKER_INDEX`
- `com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE`
- `com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE`
- `com.vivo.notification.permission.BADGE_ICON`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE`

## Review summary

Overall, users praise Snapchat for its strong camera quality, effective filters, and Spotlight content, making it a solid social app for staying connected with friends and family. However, there are recurring reliability issues with editing features, including profile picture edits and story edits that glitch or fail to apply changes. Despite these glitches, the app is valued for its photo capabilities and content features, with the editing problems being the main recurring drawback.

### Pros

- Excellent camera quality and photo results
- Popular filters and Spotlight feature
- Strong social/media app for connecting with friends and family

### Cons

- Editing features (profile picture editing and story editing) are prone to glitches and loading issues, not applying changes reliably.

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