Android System WebView

138.0.7204.179

Google LLC

4.26

9,119,649 reviews

10,000,000,000+
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Free

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Android System WebView is a Chromium-based component from Google that enables apps to render web content. It has a massive install base with 10,000,000,000+ total downloads and 230M downloads in the last 30 days, and an average rating of 4.26 from about 9.1 million ratings. Not ranked in any top list, it remains a core, behind-the-scenes engine powering in-app web experiences.

Pros & Cons

Massive platform-wide reach as a pre-installed Google component
Chromium-based rendering for accurate, fast in-app web content
Strong AndroidX and Kotlin ecosystem compatibility
Regular maintenance with bug fixes and performance improvements

Not a standalone browser experience; WebView is embedded within host apps and does not provide a full browser UI
Some advanced browser features may rely on external browsers rather than WebView

About Android System WebView

Android System WebView is a tools app developed by Google LLC.

Download Statistics

Android System WebView has been downloaded 17 billion times. In the last 30 days, the app was downloaded 230 million times.

User Ratings

Android System WebView is rated 4.26 out of 5 stars. The rating is based on 9.1 million ratings.

App Information

Android System WebView is FREE to download. The APK download size is 137.25 MB. The latest version available is 138.0.7204.179. The last update was on July 29, 2025.

Technical Requirements

Android System WebView requires Android 10+ or higher. The app has a content rating of Everyone. The app has been available on Google Play March 2015.

Description

Android WebView is a pre-installed system component from Google that allows Android apps to display web content. Recent changes: • Bug fixes and speedy performance improvements

More data about Android System WebView

Price	Free to download
Total downloads	17 billion
Recent downloads	230 million
Rating	4.26 based on 9.1 million ratings
Ranking	Not ranked
Version	138.0.7204.179
APK size	137.2 MB
Number of libraries	10
Designed for Android	10+
Suitable for	Everyone
Ads	NO ads

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Android System WebView has been downloaded 17 billion times. Over the past 30 days, it averaged 7.8 million downloads per day.

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Comments on Android System WebView for Android

★★★★★ Ebenezer George-stone · Jun 4, 2026

I was a service dedicated to private enterprise solutions, specifically focused on the Android System Web View. This service was designed to provide businesses with the capability to integrate web-based content smoothly within their Android applications. By utilizing the Android System Web View, I allowed organizations to render web pages and interactive content without the need for a separate browser app, fostering a more cohesive user experience. My functionalities included the ability to suppor

★★★★★ Amirhosein Azhdari Heravi (Amir AH) · Jun 9, 2026

This is necessary and of the essence to android browsers to work correctly

★★★★★ Bindas Naga · Jun 6, 2026

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★★☆☆☆ William Lewis · Jun 5, 2026

No way to open hidden settings/flags menu normally.

★☆☆☆☆ Ferry Kasenda · Jun 13, 2026

Crash. Always. Not useful. Make it perfect please.

★☆☆☆☆ Ramiro R. · Jun 9, 2026

Brokes essential applications and I can't choose a specific version with fewer problems.

Google Play Rankings for Android System WebView

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Technologies used by Android System WebView

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Trust & Safety: As a pre-installed system component from Google, Android System WebView uses standard Android permissions including INTERNET, ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE, RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED, FOREGROUND_SERVICE, and POST_NOTIFICATIONS. These permissions are typical for background web rendering tasks. The component is maintained by Google and receives bug fixes and performance improvements, contributing to a high level of trust and OS-level safety.

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