# Topicks: Smarter Time Online

> Discover information, news, and fun content on topics you like.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/social.topicks](https://chrome-stats.com/d/social.topicks)

## Overview

- **ID:** `social.topicks`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Topicks Pty Ltd
- **Category:** ENTERTAINMENT
- **Downloads:** 19,137
- **Rating:** 4.71 / 5 (204 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.0.37
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-01
- **First published:** 2023-08-21
- **Publisher country:** AU
- **Size:** 43 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-05
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=social.topicks)
- **Website:** [https://www.topicks.au/](https://www.topicks.au/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.topicks.au/privacy](https://www.topicks.au/privacy)

## Description

Topicks: Fun topics & friends is a dynamic social platform designed for engaging in thought-provoking discussions on a variety of everyday subjects. Users can share their experiences and opinions, earn rewards through participation, and climb community leaderboards. With a strong emphasis on privacy and positive interactions, Topicks offers a safe space free from negativity, facilitating global conversations that transcend cultures and countries.

Key features include earning points for quick responses and referrals, suggesting hot topics, privacy controls allowing private or public sharing, and a leaderboard recognizing the most active contributors. This Chrome extension empowers users to express themselves freely, connect with friends, and be part of a vibrant, thought-driven community dedicated to expanding perspectives and encouraging meaningful dialogues.

## Rankings

- #440,144 — 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.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `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`
- `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`
- `social.topicks.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users appreciate Topicks for its focus on meaningful discussions, simplicity, and a positive community where ideas flow freely. The app fosters intellectual engagement and offers a refreshing social media experience without clutter. However, some users find the app's interactive features limited, particularly the lack of commenting ability, and are concerned about the extensive personal information required during sign-up. Overall, it is praised for creating a thoughtful and safe platform but could improve interactivity and reduce sign-up barriers.

### Pros

- Encourages meaningful and deep discussions among users
- User-friendly and simple interface that fosters easy interaction
- Provides a community for sharing ideas and connecting with like-minded individuals
- Focuses on genuine contributions and intellectual engagement rather than superficial content
- Free to use with well-moderated and safe environment

### Cons

- Limited interactive features, such as inability to comment or rectify incorrect information
- Requires extensive personal information for sign-up which can be off-putting
- Offers only a few questions daily limiting user engagement

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