# Goin' - Connecting Students

> Connect with other students goin' to your uni!

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `goin.connect`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Goin' Connect
- **Category:** EDUCATION
- **Downloads:** 159,536
- **Rating:** 4.25 / 5 (575 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.88.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-02
- **First published:** 2021-12-11
- **Publisher country:** NL
- **Size:** 83 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-18
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=goin.connect)
- **Website:** [https://goinconnect.com](https://goinconnect.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://goinconnect.com/privacy-statement](http://goinconnect.com/privacy-statement)

## Description

Goin' is a student-focused Chrome extension designed to help new university students connect with future classmates before they arrive on campus. It enables users to find peers with similar courses and interests, join or create groups like football fans or social clubs, and gain valuable advice from current students who have already navigated university life. The platform is free from university moderation and advertisements, offering a supportive, student-led community to ease the transition and enrich the university experience from day one.

Users have praised Goin' for reducing the stress of building friendships and providing helpful information about housing and cultural adaptation. Whether you're looking to make friends, share information, or explore university life on your terms, Goin' offers a seamless way to connect and prepare for your academic journey. Download Goin' today to start building your network and confidence before your first class.

## Rankings

- #178,323 — 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_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `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`
- `goin.connect.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

### Pros

- Helps connect with peers and build networks, especially for international students.
- Provides a platform for easily getting information from others.
- Promoted by universities, making it a trusted choice for students.

### Cons

- Frequent issues with login credentials and notifications not functioning properly.
- User interface needs improvement for better usability and accessibility.
- Messages often delivered late, impacting communication effectiveness.

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