# Ping - Instant Chat

> Scan a QR code and start a chat instantly — no app or account needed.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/io.four18labs.pingchat](https://chrome-stats.com/d/io.four18labs.pingchat)

## Overview

- **ID:** `io.four18labs.pingchat`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** 418 Labs
- **Category:** COMMUNICATION
- **Downloads:** 10
- **Version:** 1.1.2
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-14
- **First published:** 2026-08-06
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 75 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-16
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=io.four18labs.pingchat)
- **Website:** [https://getpingchat.app/contact](https://getpingchat.app/contact)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://getpingchat.app/privacy](https://getpingchat.app/privacy)

## Description

Ping lets people reach you by scanning a QR code. They chat in their browser — no app download, no account, no phone number required. You get the message in your Ping inbox and reply from the app or web.<br><br>Place a QR code on a table, counter, desk, sign, or anywhere people need a fast way to reach you. When someone scans it, a chat opens instantly on their phone.<br><br>How it works:<br>- Create a personal QR link or set up an organization workspace<br>- Share or display your QR code anywhere<br>- Customers scan and start chatting immediately<br>- You receive messages in your inbox and reply in real time<br>- Close the chat when you&#39;re done<br><br>Works for restaurants, cafes, hotels, retail counters, events, service desks, and anywhere a quick private message beats a phone call or shared number.<br><br>- Personal and organization inboxes<br>- Notifications for new messages and incoming chat requests<br>- Close chats when done, approve new requests when needed<br>- Optional end-to-end encryption for personal chats<br>- Link devices to keep your chat history across phones

## Rankings

- #2,806,840 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NOTIFICATION_POLICY`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`
- `io.four18labs.pingchat.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/io.four18labs.pingchat)