# helloStranger

> Meet real people nearby. Chat instantly, safely, and discover who's around you.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/uk.co.coderholics.hellostranger](https://chrome-stats.com/d/uk.co.coderholics.hellostranger)

## Overview

- **ID:** `uk.co.coderholics.hellostranger`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Coderholics
- **Category:** SOCIAL
- **Downloads:** 22
- **Version:** 1.0.4
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-30
- **First published:** 2026-07-21
- **Publisher country:** GB
- **Size:** 43 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-10
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.coderholics.hellostranger)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://coderholics.co.uk/hellostranger-privacy.html](https://coderholics.co.uk/hellostranger-privacy.html)

## Description

Meet real people, right where you are.<br><br>helloStranger shows you who&#39;s nearby and ready to talk — no swiping through profiles from across the world, no algorithms deciding who you should meet. Just real people, close by, right now.<br><br>How it works<br>• Open the app and see who&#39;s nearby, live<br>• Tap &quot;Say Hi&quot; to break the ice — no awkward opening lines required<br>• Chat instantly, with read receipts and typing indicators<br>• Filter by who you&#39;re looking to meet<br><br>Built for real connections, safely<br>• Liveness verification confirms every profile is a real person, not a photo<br>• Block and report anyone, anytime — no explanation needed<br>• Contact-sharing is paced within chat, so conversations build naturally before you exchange personal details<br>• You&#39;re always in control of your visibility — pause discovery anytime<br><br>Go further with Premium<br>• Range Premium unlocks wider discovery — from 500m up to 30km — so you can find people nearby even when you&#39;re traveling or in a quieter area<br>• Chat Premium raises your monthly new-conversation limit from 2 to 50, so you&#39;re never stuck waiting to meet someone new<br><br>Whether you&#39;re new in town, looking to expand your circle, or just curious who&#39;s around — helloStranger makes meeting nearby people simple, safe, and instant.<br><br>Download now and say hi to someone new today.

## Rankings

- #2,559,681 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `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.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`
- `uk.co.coderholics.hellostranger.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/uk.co.coderholics.hellostranger)