# Heymandi Make Friends by Words

> No image. No profile. Make more friends with your heart.

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.vr.heymandi`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Heymandi Inc.
- **Category:** DATING
- **Downloads:** 1,206,716
- **Rating:** 2.98 / 5 (6,283 ratings)
- **Version:** 9.1.2
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-17
- **First published:** 2018-01-23
- **Publisher country:** CA
- **Size:** 71 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-18
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.vr.heymandi)
- **Website:** [https://www.heymandi.com](https://www.heymandi.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.heymandi.com/terms/privacy](https://www.heymandi.com/terms/privacy)

## Description

Heymandi Make Friends by Words is a unique Chrome extension designed to help you connect authentically with new friends by focusing purely on words rather than images or profiles. It offers an image-free environment where privacy is prioritized, allowing you to express yourself through text and build trust through meaningful conversations. Users can optionally disclose gender, use topic tags (#️⃣) to connect over shared interests, and even exchange disappearing photos fairly.

The extension features a quick matching system that connects you with new friends nearby, enabling easy posting, inviting, and chatting. For enhanced capabilities, you can upgrade to Hey Gold or Hey Silver subscriptions, which include perks like multiple daily invitations, unlimited or extended conversations, ad removal, and aesthetic upgrades to boost attractiveness. Whether you want a fast, mysterious way to make friends or a richer interactive experience, Heymandi caters to your social needs while ensuring privacy and minimal distractions.

## Rankings

- #61,461 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_CUSTOM_AUDIENCE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.DETECT_SCREEN_CAPTURE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.amazon.privacypass.ATTEST`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `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.AD_ID`
- `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`
- `com.huawei.appmarket.service.commondata.permission.GET_COMMON_DATA`
- `com.samsung.android.mapsagent.permission.READ_APP_INFO`
- `com.vr.heymandi.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users like the app’s friend‑making concept and a few report it’s fun or was better previously, but reviews repeatedly call out intrusive ads, fake or inactive accounts, and predatory/sexual content (including minors). Multiple reports cite message/chat deletion, delivery lag, invite problems, and weak moderation or blocking. Overall the app has potential but is undermined by ads, safety and reliability issues.

### Pros

- Fun concept for meeting new friends / simple and engaging idea
- Some users report enjoying the app or finding it nice/great
- Worked better in the past / some recent stability improvements reported

### Cons

- Excessive, intrusive ads (frequent full‑screen ads and long dismiss flows)
- Many bots or inactive/fake accounts — low engagement after matching
- Predatory or sexual content and presence of minors; creepy older users reported
- Bugs and reliability issues (messages not delivered, chats deleted, lag)
- Poor moderation and blocking, plus problems with invites/acceptance systems

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