# Truecaller: Spam Call Blocker

> Spam call blocker & caller ID. Block scam & robocalls. Screen unknown callers.

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.truecaller`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Truecaller
- **Category:** COMMUNICATION
- **Downloads:** 1,873,719,518
- **Rating:** 4.39 / 5 (29,393,487 ratings)
- **Version:** 26.34.7
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-04
- **First published:** 2012-05-31
- **Publisher country:** SE
- **Size:** 133 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-09
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.truecaller)
- **Website:** [http://truecaller.com/support](http://truecaller.com/support)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.truecaller.com/privacy-policy](https://www.truecaller.com/privacy-policy)

## Description

**Truecaller: Spam Call Blocker** combines caller ID, spam detection, and call screening to help you avoid telemarketers, robocalls, scam calls, and suspicious numbers. Its real-time spam database identifies unknown callers, supports reverse phone lookup, filters unwanted SMS, and can automatically block calls based on country, number patterns, or caller type.

Additional tools include an AI Call Scanner for detecting human versus AI-generated voices, Truecaller Assistant for screening calls, call recording with transcripts and summaries, Truecaller Voice calling, video caller ID, scheduled messaging, and Google Drive backup. Premium features add ad-free use, incognito mode, profile view insights, ghost calls, call announcements, and call recording. Truecaller Family helps protect loved ones with scam alerts, shared block lists, remote call controls, activity monitoring, and safety reports. Truecaller states that it does not make your phonebook public or searchable.

## Rankings

- #98 — Overall
- #14 — Communication (Gross)
- #24 — Android wear (Free)
- #26 — Android wear (Gross)
- #29 — Communication (Free)
- #11 — Top app in Egypt

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NOTIFICATION_POLICY`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACTIVITY_RECOGNITION`
- `android.permission.ANSWER_PHONE_CALLS`
- `android.permission.BIND_NOTIFICATION_LISTENER_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN`
- `android.permission.CALL_PHONE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.DISABLE_KEYGUARD`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_PHONE_CALL`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SPECIAL_USE`
- `android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MANAGE_OWN_CALLS`
- `android.permission.MMS_SEND_OUTBOX_MSG`
- `android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.NFC`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.PROCESS_OUTGOING_CALLS`
- `android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE`
- `android.permission.READ_BASIC_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.READ_CALL_LOG`
- `android.permission.READ_CONTACTS`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_NUMBERS`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.READ_PROFILE`
- `android.permission.READ_SMS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_MMS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_SMS`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.REORDER_TASKS`
- `android.permission.REQUEST_DELETE_PACKAGES`
- `android.permission.REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS`
- `android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM`
- `android.permission.SEND_SMS`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.USE_FULL_SCREEN_INTENT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_CALL_LOG`
- `android.permission.WRITE_CONTACTS`
- `android.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.WRITE_SMS`
- `com.amazon.privacypass.ATTEST`
- `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT`
- `com.android.launcher.permission.INSTALL_SHORTCUT`
- `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.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`
- `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.huawei.appmarket.service.commondata.permission.GET_COMMON_DATA`
- `com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE`
- `com.miui.mediaeditor.permission.CROP`
- `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.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE`
- `com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE`
- `com.truecaller.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.truecaller.permission.EDIT_PROFILE`
- `com.truecaller.permission.ENHANCED_NOTIFICATION`
- `com.truecaller.permission.PROCESS_PUSH_MSG`
- `com.truecaller.permission.PUSH_PROVIDER`
- `com.truecaller.permission.SDK_ACTION_HANDLER`
- `com.truecaller.permission.USE_NUMBER_SERVICE`
- `com.truecaller.permission.sdk.internal.read_account_state`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE`

## Review summary

The feedback is mostly positive, with many reviewers calling Truecaller good, very good, nice, or excellent. Several users specifically mention it as useful for calls and messages, indicating satisfaction with core functionality. A few reviewers express concern about privacy, and one notes ad-related annoyances, but these concerns are not widely echoed in this sample. Overall, the app appears well-received for its practical utility, while minor caveats around privacy perceptions and advertising experience exist.

### Pros

- Generally positive reception (described as good, very good, nice, or excellent).
- Positive notes on call and messaging functionality.
- Frequent short praise suggests users find the app useful and reliable.

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