# WhereStart

> Meet new friends & chat real frends

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.vd.wherestart`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** ajeuuqoos apps
- **Category:** SOCIAL
- **Downloads:** 168,125
- **Rating:** 2.76 / 5 (237 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.49.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-04-02
- **First published:** 2023-08-22
- **Publisher country:** TR
- **Size:** 155 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-18
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.vd.wherestart)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.wherestart.net/privacy\_policy.html](https://www.wherestart.net/privacy_policy.html)

## Description

WhereStart is a dynamic social networking Chrome extension designed to connect you with beautiful, active friends from over 150 countries. It offers quick login options via Facebook, Google, or phone, enabling instant access to live video chats. Engage in real-time conversations using video, voice, pictures, and emoticons, making interactions lively and personalized.

The extension features smart real-time voice translation, eliminating language barriers and facilitating seamless communication. If you're not ready for live video, use free text chat with emojis to connect and build friendships. Plus, you can follow users, send animated and seasonal gifts, and explore premium features through in-app purchases. WhereStart is your gateway to expanding your social circle and finding meaningful connections worldwide.

## Rankings

- #173,835 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `Manifest.permission.CAPTURE_AUDIO_OUTPUT`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.GET_TASKS`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VIDEO`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `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.vd.wherestart.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Most reviews describe WhereStart as unsafe and costly, with scams, fake profiles, and privacy concerns. The app relies on a coin-based pay-to-talk model, leading to expensive per-message costs and pricing confusion. Onboarding is challenging due to invitation codes and agency ID requirements. Spam and unsolicited calls are common, and users report indecent content with weak content controls. A minority of reviews express positive sentiment, calling the app good or nice, but overall feedback is negative.

### Pros

- Positive sentiment: several reviews call the app good/very good/nice and express liking it.
- Some reviewers explicitly say they like the app (e.g., 'I like this app' / 'Nice app').
- Occasional positive mentions such as 'Coolios' indicate a minority of favorable opinions.

### Cons

- Scams, fake profiles, and safety/privacy concerns (including mentions of spyware).
- Pay-to-talk model with coin-based costs, per-message fees, and overall expensive pricing with billing confusion.
- Onboarding and registration problems, such as invitation-code requirements and difficulty obtaining an agency ID.
- Frequent spam, unsolicited messages/calls, and harassment from other users.
- Content safety issues with indecent requests and weak filters/rules.

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