# nextbike – Bike Sharing

> Bike rental in 300+ cities. Rent & hire bikes easily via app!

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `de.nextbike`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** nextbike
- **Category:** TRAVEL\_AND\_LOCAL
- **Downloads:** 5,179,888
- **Rating:** 3.66 / 5 (67,883 ratings)
- **Version:** v5.5.5
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-11
- **First published:** 2012-07-05
- **Publisher country:** DE
- **Size:** 106 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-19
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.nextbike)
- **Website:** [http://www.nextbike.de](http://www.nextbike.de/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.nextbike.de/de/datenschutz/](https://www.nextbike.de/de/datenschutz/)

## Description

**nextbike – Bike Sharing** makes urban cycling easy across more than 300 cities in Europe. Find nearby city bikes and e-bikes, scan a QR code or enter the bike number, and start riding immediately.

Use one account to access nextbike services and partner systems, including KVB-Rad in Cologne, WienMobil Rad in Vienna, and nextbike Berlin. Return bikes at designated stations or within flexible return zones, manage your account, redeem vouchers, and contact customer support directly in the app.

## Rankings

- #23,638 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `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.huawei.appmarket.service.commondata.permission.GET_COMMON_DATA`
- `com.samsung.android.mapsagent.permission.READ_APP_INFO`
- `de.nextbike.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users often praise Nextbike for broad bike availability and a user-friendly app, with some reporting good, friendly support. However, many reviews cite persistent bugs (login, payments, verifications), GPS/zone misrecordings causing fines and account blocks, and generally poor or inconsistent support. The concept and bike availability are strong positives, but reliability and billing disputes significantly detract from the experience.

### Pros

- Extensive bike availability across many areas, especially Dresden.
- User-friendly app interface that many users find easy to use.
- Some users report helpful and friendly customer service.
- Bikes are generally in good condition in several locations.
- The service is appreciated for providing bikes readily and widely.

### Cons

- Frequent fines and account blocks triggered by GPS/return-recording bugs and perceived misrecorded returns.
- Chronic app reliability issues with logins, verification codes, top-ups, and payment processing.
- Poor or inconsistent customer support with slow or unhelpful responses.
- Geolocation inaccuracies leading to wrongful zone detections and parking fines.

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