# Lichess

> The one open-source chess game

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/org.lichess.mobileV2](https://chrome-stats.com/d/org.lichess.mobileV2)

## Overview

- **ID:** `org.lichess.mobileV2`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** lichess.org
- **Category:** GAME\_BOARD
- **Downloads:** 4,571,580
- **Rating:** 3.94 / 5 (14,094 ratings)
- **Version:** 0.26.4
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-15
- **First published:** 2024-05-16
- **Publisher country:** FR
- **Size:** 98 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-12
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.lichess.mobileV2)
- **Website:** [https://lichess.org](https://lichess.org/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://lichess.org/privacy](https://lichess.org/privacy)

## Description

Lichess is a premier free and open-source chess application supported by a dedicated community of volunteers and donations. It offers a comprehensive chess experience, enabling users worldwide to play over five million games daily without any cost.

Features include real-time and correspondence chess, arena tournaments, play against AI bots, diverse chess puzzles including the fast-paced Puzzle Storm, and powerful game analysis with Stockfish both locally and online. Additional tools like board editing, collaborative studies, learning coordinates, and over-the-board play with friends enrich the learning and playing experience. Lichess also streams live chess tournaments and supports various customization options across 55 different languages, making it accessible and engaging for players of all levels globally.

## Rankings

- #25,816 — Overall
- #31 — Game board (Free)
- #26 — board

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `org.lichess.mobileV2.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

User reviews for the Lichess Android app are mixed. Many praise its free-to-use model, lack of ads, strong learning features, and a large, active community. Updates are welcomed by some for better graphics and experience, but others dislike UI changes and frequent interface tweaks. Notable negatives include reports of cheating and bot activity with weak moderation, recurring app freezes and performance problems, and concerns about monetization/ads. Overall, users value the free, educational, social chess platform, while calling for better anti-cheat measures, more stable performance, and more consistent UX in updates.

### Pros

- Free to use with broad access to features and no mandatory ads.
- Excellent learning tools and ability to learn and play with others.
- Active, large community and player base.
- Regular updates that improve graphics and user experience.

### Cons

- Widespread cheating/bots and weak moderation.
- App frequently freezes and has performance problems.
- UI/UX updates can be confusing or disliked; inconsistent updates.
- Ads/monetization concerns and perceived ad-driven changes.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/org.lichess.mobileV2)