# VK Video: movies, cartoons, TV > Exclusive content: shows, films, TV series, cartoons and sports broadcasts. Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.vk.vkvideo](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.vk.vkvideo) ## Overview - **ID:** `com.vk.vkvideo` - **Platform:** Android - **Type:** Android app - **Status:** Available - **Publisher:** VK LLC - **Category:** ENTERTAINMENT - **Downloads:** 52,347,066 - **Rating:** 4.16 / 5 (660,245 ratings) - **Version:** 1.160 - **Last updated:** 2026-09-03 - **First published:** 2023-05-23 - **Publisher country:** RU - **Size:** 157 MB - **Data as of:** 2026-09-15 - **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.vk.vkvideo) - **Website:** [https://vk.com/support?act=home\_vk\_video&from=title&source=gplay\_video](https://vk.com/support?act=home_vk_video&from=title&source=gplay_video) - **Privacy policy:** [https://vkvideo.ru/legal/privacy](https://vkvideo.ru/legal/privacy) ## Description VK Video offers a vast library of movies, cartoons, TV series, and live sports broadcasts for online and offline viewing on any device. Enjoy exclusive premieres from Russian and international filmmakers, trending TV shows spanning various genres, and timeless classics. The platform supports watching without subscriptions, background play with screen lock, subtitles for muted viewing, and smart search that corrects typos and uses synonyms. Download your favorite films and cartoons for offline entertainment. Additional features include live streaming of TV channels, access to a personal feed tailored to your interests, and an original content showcase. Creators can also upload their own videos, making VK Video a comprehensive entertainment hub for families, sports fans, and casual viewers alike. ## Rankings - #2,946 — Overall - #52 — vimeo ## Permissions and access ### Permissions - `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION` - `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION` - `android.permission.ACCESS_MEDIA_LOCATION` - `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE` - `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE` - `android.permission.CAMERA` - `android.permission.CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE` - `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_MULTICAST_STATE` - `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE` - `android.permission.DETECT_SCREEN_CAPTURE` - `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE` - `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC` - `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK` - `android.permission.INTERNET` - `android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS` - `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS` - `android.permission.QUICKBOOT_POWERON` - `android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE` - `android.permission.READ_CALL_LOG` - `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE` - `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.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED` - `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO` - `android.permission.REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS` - `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC` - `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT` - `android.permission.USE_FULL_SCREEN_INTENT` - `android.permission.VIBRATE` - `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK` - `android.provider.Telephony.SMS_RECEIVED` - `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.hmsforcar.carappinit.CAR_SERVICE_PERMISSION` - `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.uma.musicvk.usersstore.permission.LOAD` - `com.uma.musicvk.usersstore.permission.SAVE` - `com.vk.calls.usersstore.permission.LOAD` - `com.vk.calls.usersstore.permission.SAVE` - `com.vk.clips.usersstore.permission.LOAD` - `com.vk.clips.usersstore.permission.SAVE` - `com.vk.im.usersstore.permission.LOAD` - `com.vk.im.usersstore.permission.SAVE` - `com.vk.love.usersstore.permission.LOAD` - `com.vk.love.usersstore.permission.SAVE` - `com.vk.vkvideo.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION` - `com.vkontakte.android.permission.ACCESS_DATA` - `com.vkontakte.android.permission.APP_REDIRECT` - `com.vkontakte.android.usersstore.permission.LOAD` - `com.vkontakte.android.usersstore.permission.SAVE` - `live.vkplay.app.usersstore.permission.LOAD` - `live.vkplay.app.usersstore.permission.SAVE` - `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ` - `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE` - `ru.mail.mailapp.usersstore.permission.LOAD` - `ru.mail.mailapp.usersstore.permission.SAVE` - `ru.vk.store.usersstore.permission.LOAD` - `ru.vk.store.usersstore.permission.SAVE` ## Review summary VK Video is praised for its broad, international content and overall positive experience. However, users repeatedly report reliability problems: buffering and lag, intrusive ads, and occasional loading failures. The recommendation system is often deemed irrelevant, and some post-update regressions affect stability. Regional sign-up limits and feature gaps exist but are less frequently noted. Overall, improvements should focus on performance, ad handling, and personalization to enhance reliability and user satisfaction. ### Pros - Overall positive app experience; users describe it as great or very good. - Extensive content catalog with a wide selection of titles (movies, shows, including American films). - Strong appeal for international content, especially Korean dramas. - Generally pleasant and easy-to-use interface; users frequently express liking the app. ### Cons - Frequent video buffering and lag during playback. - Ads are intrusive and interrupt playback, sometimes causing jumps to the start. - Video loading failures or streaming problems despite high internet speeds. - Poor or irrelevant recommendations. - Post-update stability issues, including processing delays and occasional freezes. ## Similar extensions and apps - [VK Video for Android TV](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.vk.tv) — 10,775,069 users, 3.36 / 5 - [Смотреть ТВ онлайн](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.geekgenius.ktv) — 34,762 users - [ТВ Кино Онлайн](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.kinofilmllc.tvkinoonline) — 14,711 users - [Триколор Кино и ТВ онлайн](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.gsgroup.tricoloronline.mobile) — 4,101,102 users, 3.63 / 5 - [Триколор Кино и ТВ (Приставки)](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.gsgroup.tricoloronlineforstb) — 111,870 users - [VOKA: фильмы и сериалы онлайн](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.spbtv.velcom) — 1,583,674 users, 3.00 / 5 - [viju: кино, сериалы, тв](https://chrome-stats.com/d/ru.viasat.apps.viju) — 512,100 users - [Триколор Кино и ТВ: Android TV](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.gsgroup.tricoloronline) — 1,703,683 users - [ТВ Онлайн: ЦТВ фильмы, сериалы](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.geekgenius.tvonline) — 41,645 users - [Кино ТВ, фильмы и сериалы](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.kinofilmllc.kinotv) — 32,132 users - [OK Video](https://chrome-stats.com/d/ru.ok.androidtv) — 1,296,389 users, 3.50 / 5 - [Russian TV: Live Stream](https://chrome-stats.com/d/limex.ru.tv.online.android) — 151,232 users, 3.60 / 5 --- Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.vk.vkvideo)