# Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links

> WCS 2026 Celebration!

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/jp.konami.duellinks](https://chrome-stats.com/d/jp.konami.duellinks)

## Overview

- **ID:** `jp.konami.duellinks`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** KONAMI
- **Category:** GAME\_CARD
- **Downloads:** 67,408,150
- **Rating:** 4.42 / 5 (2,263,193 ratings)
- **Version:** 11.0.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-24
- **First published:** 2017-01-10
- **Publisher country:** JP
- **Size:** 88 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-26
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jp.konami.duellinks)
- **Website:** [https://www.konami.com/yugioh/duel\_links/](https://www.konami.com/yugioh/duel_links/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://legal.konami.com/games/privacy/](https://legal.konami.com/games/privacy/)

## Description

Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links - 9th Anniversary Campaign is presented as a compact extension hub for fans. It highlights beginner-friendly features such as easy-to-learn rules, helpful card prompts, in-game missions, and tutorials that include Auto-Build Deck and Auto-Duel to jump-start play. Ranked Duels offer PvP matches with players near your skill level, and early rewards like Gems help you grow your collection. The guide emphasizes accessible play, even for players with 3-6 months of experience, and invites you to duel online and offline to reach the top.

Explore a rich roster of Yu-Gi-Oh! characters and monsters, including iconic heroes from Yami Yugi to Playmaker, with epic 3D cutscenes when ace monsters are summoned. Learn deck-building strategies and stay updated with the 9th Anniversary events while building and editing your deck for competitive play. The extension also notes supported OS (Android 6.0+) and copyright details for reference.

## Rankings

- #2,277 — Overall
- #23 — Game card (Gross)
- #138 — Game card (Free)
- #14 — links
- #18 — card

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `jp.konami.duellinks.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `jp.konami.duellinks.permission.C2D_MESSAGE`

## Review summary

Overall, Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links is loved for its fun, addictive gameplay, nostalgic Yu-Gi-Oh! feel, and solid deck-building depth, especially with friends. However, players repeatedly report crashes and freezes during duels, a perceived pay-to-win monetization model, and PvP pacing issues with long, repetitive turns. Onboarding friction (forced tutorials, early-game bugs) and Auto Duel AI weaknesses also appear across reviews. The game has strong appeal for fans, but stability, balance, and UX shortcomings significantly affect the experience.

### Pros

- Fun, engaging and addictive gameplay that captures the Yu-Gi-Oh! anime feel.
- Strong social/multiplayer appeal, especially when playing with friends.
- Nostalgic charm and memes that resonate with Yu-Gi-Oh! fans.
- Deep deck customization and strategic depth that lets players optimize across decks.

### Cons

- Frequent crashes and freezes during duels and online play.
- Pay-to-win monetization and ongoing release/nerf cycle that pressures spending.
- PvP pacing issues: long turns and repetitive, meta-dominant decks.
- Onboarding frustrations: forced tutorials and early-game UX bugs.
- Auto Duel AI limitations (poor decision-making) and related frustrations.

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