# Porch Light > See when friends are free. Knock to call. Stay connected effortlessly. Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.thirdplaceapp](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.thirdplaceapp) ## Overview - **ID:** `com.thirdplaceapp` - **Platform:** Android - **Type:** Android app - **Status:** Available - **Publisher:** Nephi Gomez - **Category:** SOCIAL - **Downloads:** 25 - **Version:** 2.2.45 - **Last updated:** 2026-09-02 - **First published:** 2026-07-22 - **Publisher country:** US - **Size:** 90 MB - **Data as of:** 2026-09-06 - **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.thirdplaceapp) - **Privacy policy:** [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1oJgSrDHCJxCywj2sT2Srz7g7EwNmWlof/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=103480951134425630649&rtpof=true&sd=true](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1oJgSrDHCJxCywj2sT2Srz7g7EwNmWlof/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=103480951134425630649&rtpof=true&sd=true) ## Description Remember when you could just knock on a friend's door to see if they wanted to hang out? Porch Light brings that back โ€” digitally.

๐Ÿ  THE PORCH LIGHT CONCEPT
Just like a porch light signals "I'm home, come say hi," Porch Light lets your friends know when you're available to talk. No more "is this a good time?" texts. No more phone tag. Just real connection when it works for everyone.

๐Ÿ’ก HOW IT WORKS
- Turn on your light when you're free to chat
- See which friends have their lights on
- Knock to call โ€” they get 30 seconds to answer
- If they're busy, it automatically tries the next friend
- When someone answers, you're instantly connected

๐Ÿ‘ฅ CIRCLES & FRIENDS
Organize your people into circles like "Family," "Close Friends," or "Work Buddies." Add friends with a simple 6-letter code. See at a glance who's available in each group.

๐Ÿšช KNOCK PRIORITY
Set your preferred order for who gets called first. Your best friend, then your sister, then your college roommate โ€” you decide.

๐Ÿ“ AUTO PORCH LIGHT
Set a location and your light turns on automatically when you arrive. Get home from work? Your friends know you're free. Totally optional and private โ€” friends only see that you're available, never where you are.

๐ŸŒ™ QUIET HOURS
Set times when you don't want to be disturbed. Your light stays off automatically during sleep, work, or focus time.

๐Ÿ”’ PRIVACY FIRST
- We never sell your data
- We don't store your calls or conversations
- Location is processed on your device only
- Friends see availability status, nothing more

Built for people who miss spontaneous conversation. No endless scrolling. No leaving voicemails. Just real human connection, one knock at a time.

Questions or feedback? We'd love to hear from you โ€” reach out through the app! ## Rankings - #2,501,104 โ€” Overall ## Permissions and access ### Permissions - `android.permission.ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION` - `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION` - `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION` - `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE` - `android.permission.ACTIVITY_RECOGNITION` - `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADMIN` - `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT` - `android.permission.CAMERA` - `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE` - `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_LOCATION` - `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_PHONE_CALL` - `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SPECIAL_USE` - `android.permission.INTERNET` - `android.permission.MANAGE_OWN_CALLS` - `android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS` - `android.permission.PACKAGE_USAGE_STATS` - `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS` - `android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE` - `android.permission.READ_CONTACTS` - `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE` - `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` - `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT` - `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.ACTIVITY_RECOGNITION` - `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.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` - `com.thirdplaceapp.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION` - `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ` - `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE` ## Similar extensions and apps - [Again Sometime](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.dreamdai.prometheus) โ€” 21 users - [Connections](https://chrome-stats.com/d/lvenok.connections) โ€” 9 users - [Snapkoo](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.snapkar.snapkoo) โ€” 36 users - [Hรคng?! - Meet your Friends](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.hang.app) โ€” 28 users - [KnocKnock - Meet People & Chat](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.metaz.kk) โ€” 8,906 users - [Tumle](https://chrome-stats.com/d/app.tumle.twa) โ€” 6 users - [Actually Hangout](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.goodfornothing.actuallyhangout) โ€” 11 users - [CanWePlay - Meet Friends](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.fourhourssoft.canweplay) โ€” 30 users - [ComeOver](https://chrome-stats.com/d/app.comeover.v3) โ€” 17 users - [CatchApp](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.intellium.catchapp) โ€” 50 users - [Walking Up](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.dafirebanks.walkingupv3) โ€” 6 users - [Knockie - Be You, Meet Friends](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.guardians.knockie) โ€” 69 users --- Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.thirdplaceapp)