# pixiv

> Over 160 million illustrations, manga, and novels to explore right now!

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `jp.pxv.android`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** pixiv Inc.
- **Category:** ENTERTAINMENT
- **Downloads:** 14,552,252
- **Rating:** 3.87 / 5 (195,516 ratings)
- **Version:** 6.196.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-11
- **First published:** 2010-10-26
- **Publisher country:** JP
- **Size:** 38 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-21
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jp.pxv.android)
- **Website:** [http://www.pixiv.net/help.php](http://www.pixiv.net/help.php)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://policies.pixiv.net/ja/privacy\_policy.html](https://policies.pixiv.net/ja/privacy_policy.html)

## Description

pixiv Chrome extension provides quick access to Japan's largest creative community, opening up 160M+ illustrations, manga, and novels. Browse daily posts, discover trending works, and find inspiration from creators around the world.

Key features include personalized recommendations, rankings, new works from people you follow, and powerful search by tags, titles, or characters. You can search by keywords, read descriptions, and quickly access featured tags to stay on top of trends.

## Rankings

- #10,158 — Overall
- #19 — community

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.REORDER_TASKS`
- `android.permission.USE_CREDENTIALS`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `jp.pxv.android.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

User sentiment is mixed but leans positive about Pixiv's UI and community; however, recurring issues center on aggressive ad experience—full-screen pop-ups and scam-like redirects—that disrupt browsing; other frequent complaints include slow performance and loading failures, and login or account suspension problems. Some users note premium plans reduce ads and many praise content discovery and artist-following features. Overall, Pixiv is valued for its community and content, but ad quality and reliability undermine the experience.

### Pros

- User-friendly, easy-to-navigate UI.
- Strong community with extensive artist discovery and following.
- Overall positive experience; many users express love for Pixiv.

### Cons

- Intrusive, scam-like ads with pop-ups and redirects.
- Loading and performance issues; images/novels sometimes won't load; app is slow.
- Login problems and occasional account suspensions.

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