Android System WebView
“Web content for apps, powered by Chrome” the developer's tagline
Android System WebView is one of the most installed apps on Google Play, with 18 billion installs. Users rate it well: 4.3 stars from 9,175,501 ratings.
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About Android System WebView
“Web content for apps, powered by Chrome”
Pros & Cons
- Essential system component powering in-app web content
- Chromium-based engine for reliable rendering and compatibility
- Pre-installed integration reduces setup friction for developers
- Broad device compatibility through Android WebView
- Active maintenance with bug fixes and performance improvements
- Not a standalone consumer-facing app; primarily a system component
- Limited to enabling web content rendering rather than offering end-user features
- Some background/foreground permissions may raise user visibility concerns
Android System WebView is a tools app developed by Google LLC.
Install Statistics
Android System WebView has been installed 18 billion times. In the last 30 days, the app was installed 320 million times.
User Ratings
Android System WebView is rated 4.27 out of 5 stars. The rating is based on 9.2 million ratings.
App Information
Android System WebView is freely available from Google Play. The app size is 137.25 MB. The latest version available is 138.0.7204.179. The last update was on July 29, 2025.
Technical Requirements
The app has a content rating of Everyone. The app has been available on Google Play since March 2015.
| Price | Free |
| Total installs | 18 billion |
| Recent installs | 320 million |
| Rating | 4.27 based on 9.2 million ratings |
| Ranking | Not ranked |
| Version | 138.0.7204.179 |
| App size | 137.2 MB |
| Number of libraries | 8 |
| Suitable for | Everyone |
| Ads | NO ads |
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Installs over time
Android System WebView has been installed 18 billion times. Over the past 30 days, it averaged 11 million installs per day.