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Android Apps > Tools > Root Checker
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Root Checker

by joeykrim · Tools · Free
On Google Play since January 2011 · Data updated 2026-11-08

Root Checker is made and published by joeykrim. AppBrain is an independent app data site and isn't affiliated with joeykrim. The app name, icon, screenshots and description belong to joeykrim and are shown as published on Google Play.

AppBrain's verdict

EstablishedPopular
Rating on Google Play
3.79
332,417 ratings
Installs
87 million
Last updated
September 19, 2026
Ads
Contains ads
Size
12.5 MB

Root Checker is popular, with 87 million installs. Users are divided: 3.8 stars from 332,417 ratings.

Official page on Google Play

User feedback

Ratings and reviews on Google Play

Comments on Root Checker for Android

★★★★☆ Ayden Akereele · May 23, 2026
It has ads but if you actually need this app then just install ad away
★★★★★ Amna Umar · Nov 16, 2025
Great app helpful if you need to check if your device has root it's easy and light
★★★★★ Endrit Rehepi · Oct 25, 2026
For people that are having root problems your root works you just need to make it a supercomputer
★★★★★ Kannahh Potpott · Oct 24, 2026
This app is great and reliable, easy to use. Fast and responsible
★☆☆☆☆ Ric Grimberz (Grimberz) · Oct 11, 2025
My mobile and my system are rooted but this app says it's not. But I can still use root only applications, so this app is either incorrect or it doesn't support blavkview mobiles
★★☆☆☆ Richard Kapanka · May 20, 2026
Installed from the Play store on Android phone. Opened the App and got a message "Not properly installed on this device." Um... what now?
★☆☆☆☆ Na Paul · Jul 29, 2026
It's just sad how Google has all of these apps that can hack us. People could use them to their advantage to take advantage of us. Look at all our information. It's sad man it's google

Google Play Rating history and histogram

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Store listing

By joeykrim, from Google Play

“Verify that root (superuser or su) access is properly installed!”

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Description by joeykrim Written by the developer, not by AppBrain. Click to read.
Verify proper root (superuser or su) access is configured and working using Root Checker! Free, fast, easy, and used on over 50 million Android devices, Root Checker shows the user whether or not root (superuser) access is properly installed and working.

This application provides even the newest Android user with a simple method to check their device for root (administrator, superuser, or su) access. The application provides a very simple user interface that easily notifies the user whether or not they have properly setup root (superuser) access.

*Feel free to email me with any questions. I always reply!*

This application will test the device for root (superuser) access using a very simple, quick, and reliable method that has been successful for over 50 million Android devices. The su binary is the most common binary used on Android devices to grant and manage root (superuser) access. Root Checker will check and verify that the su binary is located in a common standard location on the device. In addition, Root Checker will verify whether the su binary is properly functioning in granting root (superuser) access.

Many times users experience issues along the path of installing, configuring, and gaining root access or uninstalling and removing root access. For some users the process can seem complex while for others the process can seem simple. Regardless of the user's technical skill set, Root Checker, will quickly and correctly verify whether or not root access is 100% functioning. The process of confirming root access is sometimes known by other terms such as, gaining superuser access or gaining administrator access. Root Checker covers all these terms as they relate to one core function, being able to execute commands through the su binary with root access.

If the Superuser management applications (SuperSU, Superuser, etc.) are installed and working properly, these applications will prompt the user to accept or deny the root access request from Root Checker. Accepting the request will allow Root Checker to check for and confirm root access. Denying the request will result in Root Checker reporting no root access.

For scenarios when there is concern somebody else might have installed root access on the device, Root Checker can validate whether root access is installed providing more insight and knowledge.

Please don't leave negative feedback about a concern, bug or issue! Instead, please email me, tweet me, contact me on my web site - https://joeykrim.com/contact, IRC, or on the forums (XDA, RootzWiki, SDX, etc.) with your feedback, suggestions and comments!
Facebook AdChoices: https://m.facebook.com/ads/ad_choices
I do my best to assist as many people as possible and appreciate all the support that has made this application successful! Thank you!

Recent changes:
Upgrades for Google Play (AGP 8.13.2, Play Billing 9.0.0, targetSdk 36).
Official page on Google Play

Safety and technology

Found in the app by AppBrain
Ads
Contains ads
Price
Free
Libraries
26
App size
12.5 MB
Needs Android
7.0+
Content rating
Everyone

Technologies used by Root Checker

14 permissions · 26 libraries
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Releases

Updates seen on Google Play
Version
6.5.12
Launched
January 2011
  • Sep 19, 2026UpdateVersion 6.5.12
  • May 2, 2026UpdateVersion 6.5.11
  • Dec 30, 2022UpdateVersion 6.5.3
  • Jan 24, 2021UpdateVersion 6.5.0
  • Jan 3, 2021UpdateVersion 6.4.9
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Installs

Tracked by AppBrain
Last 30 days
230 thousand
Per day
7.8 thousand
30-day average
Play install range
50+ million
Launched
January 2011

Installs over time

Root Checker has been installed 87 million times. Over the past 30 days, it averaged 7.8 thousand installs per day.

Rankings

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Google Play Rankings for Root Checker

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About the app and developer

About Root Checker

Root Checker is a tools app developed by joeykrim.

Install Statistics

Root Checker has been installed 87 million times. In the last 30 days, the app was installed 230 thousand times.

User Ratings

Root Checker is rated 3.79 out of 5 stars. The rating is based on 330 thousand ratings.

App Information

Root Checker is freely available from Google Play. The app size is 12.47 MB. The latest version available is 6.5.12. The last update was on September 19, 2026.

Technical Requirements

Root Checker requires Android 7.0+ or higher. The app has a content rating of Everyone. The app has been available on Google Play since January 2011.

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