# WhosHere

> WhosHere connects you privately with people nearby or far away.

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.whoshere.whoshere`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** WhosHere, Inc.
- **Category:** SOCIAL
- **Downloads:** 8,115,157
- **Rating:** 3.16 / 5 (48,737 ratings)
- **Version:** 5.18.16
- **Last updated:** 2023-10-13
- **First published:** 2012-06-05
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 29 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-23
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.whoshere.whoshere)
- **Website:** [https://WhosHere.net](https://whoshere.net/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://WhosHere.net/privacy.html](http://whoshere.net/privacy.html)

## Description

WhosHere is a pioneering location-based social networking and dating app with over 8 million users worldwide. Since 2008, it has empowered people to make friends, socialize, date, exchange photos, and flirt privately and securely. The app ensures your personal information stays hidden until you choose to reveal it.

With advanced privacy measures, WhosHere prevents unwanted contacts by concealing names, phone numbers, and emails during chats. It's designed to find matches based on your interests faster than other apps. The unique "Plane Ticket" feature lets you virtually explore profiles from other cities globally, perfect for travel or expanding your social circles. Free and premium features include private messaging, profile customization, virtual gifts, and more. Join now to connect safely and enjoy a vibrant, interactive community!

## Rankings

- #16,725 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH`
- `android.permission.CALL_PHONE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.DISABLE_KEYGUARD`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.LOCAL_MAC_ADDRESS`
- `android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.NFC`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_CALENDAR`
- `android.permission.WRITE_CONTACTS`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.applovin.array.apphub.permission.BIND_APPHUB_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`

## Review summary

Many reviews praise WhosHere as a usable chat app, but recurrent issues outweigh the positives. Users frequently report login and account creation failures, crashes and server errors, and a flood of fake/scam accounts. A common complaint is paid messaging or premium requirements to chat. Several reviews also describe the app as outdated or neglected by developers. A minority still finds it reliable or nice for chatting.

### Pros

- Some users find the app reliable and useful for chatting with friends and family.
- Described as nice and good/very good by several reviewers.
- Positive sentiment about the core chat concept and experience for a portion of users.
- A few users express personal liking (e.g., 'Hi I love', 'Nice I test app').

### Cons

- Frequent login/account creation problems and invalid pages preventing access.
- Crashes, instability, and server errors reported by multiple users.
- Widespread fake or scam accounts, with concerns about safety and reporting scams.
- In-app payments or subscriptions required to send messages, making it paywalled.
- App appears outdated or abandoned, with little maintenance or updates.

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