# Workflowy |Note, List, Outline

> Workflowy is a simple, distraction-free app that helps you organize your life.

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.workflowy.android`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** WorkFlowy
- **Category:** PRODUCTIVITY
- **Downloads:** 602,244
- **Rating:** 4.26 / 5 (9,295 ratings)
- **Version:** 4.3.2609071723
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-08
- **First published:** 2014-04-07
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 30 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-11
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.workflowy.android)
- **Website:** [https://workflowy.com](https://workflowy.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://workflowy.com/privacy-policy/](https://workflowy.com/privacy-policy/)

## Description

Workflowy is a clean, distraction-free app designed to help you capture notes, plan to-dos, and organize complex ideas with ease. Its intuitive interface supports infinite nesting, real-time collaboration, and powerful features like kanban boards, tagging, and multi-device sync. Featuring automatic saving, offline support, and embedding media such as YouTube videos and tweets, Workflowy empowers entrepreneurs, writers, engineers, and students worldwide to manage information effortlessly.

With Workflowy, users can quickly capture notes and ideas, mark tasks complete with a swipe, upload files, and share documents securely. Features like global text search, mirrors (live copies), mobile keyboard shortcuts, multi-factor authentication, and auto-backup to Dropbox make Workflowy a reliable and versatile tool for productivity and organization across all devices.

## Rankings

- #90,516 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.workflowy.android.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users consistently praise Workflowy for its simple, low-distraction interface and powerful outlining that stays deeply customizable. Many rely on it daily, including ADHD users who need a focused, organized dumping ground for thoughts. The app is valued for cross-platform syncing and long-term stability, with a free tier that remains useful. Common requests focus on features like reminders, native split-view, and easier item movement on mobile, rather than fundamental flaws.

### Pros

- Simple, clean, low-distraction interface (KISS)
- Powerful, customizable outliner with deep nesting
- Excellent cross-platform sync, including a web app
- ADHD-friendly and highly productive for organizing thoughts
- Stable, long-term reliability with a useful free tier

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