# VK: music, video, messenger

> Social network: text messaging, live chatting, calls. Music and video, messenger

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.vkontakte.android`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** VKL
- **Category:** SOCIAL
- **Downloads:** 474,742,675
- **Rating:** 2.90 / 5 (9,250,140 ratings)
- **Version:** 8.190
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-14
- **First published:** 2011-06-14
- **Publisher country:** AE
- **Size:** 197 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-05
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.vkontakte.android)
- **Website:** [https://m.vkontakte.ru/support?act=home&source=gplay\_vkontakte](https://m.vkontakte.ru/support?act=home&source=gplay_vkontakte)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://vk.com/privacy](https://vk.com/privacy)

## Description

VK is a versatile social network app that unites tens of millions worldwide. It offers unlimited features for communication, entertainment, and sharing news. You can chat with friends and family using private or group messages, and enjoy unlimited free video calls with no time limits. VK lets you listen to your favorite music with personalized recommendations, watch short vertical VK Clips, follow live streams, play games, and browse thematic news feeds.

Beyond communication, VK helps you stay healthy by tracking your activity and competing with friends on step counts. You can also explore and create podcasts. The app is designed to keep you connected, entertained, and informed, offering a seamless social experience whether you're catching up with friends or discovering new content.

## Rankings

- #320 — Overall
- #11 — social media
- #14 — fansly
- #18 — bigo
- #19 — social
- #28 — tweet

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.gms.permission.ACTIVITY_RECOGNITION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `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.ACTIVITY_RECOGNITION`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_NETWORK_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.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PROJECTION`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MICROPHONE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.QUICKBOOT_POWERON`
- `android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE`
- `android.permission.READ_CALENDAR`
- `android.permission.READ_CALL_LOG`
- `android.permission.READ_CONTACTS`
- `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.READ_SYNC_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS`
- `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_CALENDAR`
- `android.permission.WRITE_CONTACTS`
- `android.permission.WRITE_SYNC_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.health.READ_DISTANCE`
- `android.permission.health.READ_EXERCISE`
- `android.permission.health.READ_STEPS`
- `android.permission.health.READ_TOTAL_CALORIES_BURNED`
- `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.permission.SECURITY_DIAGNOSE`
- `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.blockstore.permission.DELETE`
- `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.usersstore.permission.LOAD`
- `com.vk.vkvideo.usersstore.permission.SAVE`
- `com.vkontakte.android.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.vkontakte.android.permission.ACCESS_DATA`
- `com.vkontakte.android.permission.APP_REDIRECT`
- `com.vkontakte.android.permission.MAPS_RECEIVE`
- `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

User reviews are mixed. Many praise VK as enjoyable and essential for certain communities (notably Bangladesh), but recurring problems dominate: login/authentication hurdles and unreliable SMS/OTP delivery, region-based access blocks for non-European/Russian numbers, poor account recovery and support, and privacy concerns about data security. Some users also report offline playback limitations. Overall, positive impressions are tempered by reliability, regional gating, and safety concerns.

### Pros

- Generally positive sentiment and enjoyable user experience (fun, very good, awesome, nice, cool).
- An essential platform for Bangladeshi users due to its features and active community.
- Notable mentions of security features and account safety (e.g., 'Next Level account Security').

### Cons

- Persistent login/authentication problems, including repeated sign-ins, login failures, and SMS/OTP delivery issues.
- Region-based access blocks and account bans for non-Russian/European numbers.
- Weak account recovery and limited or no responsive customer support (no live support, unclear explanations).
- Privacy/security concerns about data being accessible by others for money.
- Offline content limitations (downloaded music/playlists not usable offline).

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