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Android Apps > Tools > DirectChat (ChatHeads/Bubbles)
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DirectChat (ChatHeads/Bubbles)

by Unique Gem Visions · Tools · Free
On Google Play since May 2017 · Data updated 2026-11-01

DirectChat (ChatHeads/Bubbles) is made and published by Unique Gem Visions. AppBrain is an independent app data site and isn't affiliated with Unique Gem Visions. The app name, icon, screenshots and description belong to Unique Gem Visions and are shown as published on Google Play.

AppBrain's verdict

EstablishedPopular
Rating on Google Play
3.29
15,594 ratings
Installs
5.2 million
Last updated
September 20, 2026
Ads
Contains ads
Size
16.1 MB

DirectChat (ChatHeads/Bubbles) is popular, with 5.2 million installs. Users are divided: 3.3 stars from 15,594 ratings.

Download on Google Play

Pros & Cons

  • Versatile: works with 20+ default messengers
  • Privacy-first: read messages without coming online or showing last seen
  • Customizable: themes and bubble appearance for personal style
  • All-in-one: centralized notification management across apps
  • Requires a broad permissions set
  • Not officially affiliated with listed messengers
  • Some Premium features gated behind Pro access

User feedback

Ratings and reviews on Google Play

Comments on DirectChat (ChatHeads/Bubbles) for Android

★★★★★ Alok Baria · Feb 9, 2025
This app is fantastic, just hoping that they fix it soon to be compatible with Android-15 ASAP, awaiting eagerly, Kudos to the developer & team. 😊
★★★★★ A L · Jan 16, 2024
Pop up or chat heads super helpful to me!
★★★★★ Kaelan Alcindor · Mar 13, 2024
I have grown to love this application, and it's ease of access. It is truly very helpful and customizable as well. It has made reading and responding to messages exceptionally easy. It is awesome!
★★★★★ Mr Prince Shah · May 9, 2024
This app is a very nice I get my girlfriend deleted message also and one thing please update this app an extra features added to can I look a picture and videos also
★★★★☆ CHΞMlC · Jun 28, 2026
Add backup/restore profiles and settings.
★★★★★ SHOCK S · May 2, 2024
WOW to my suprise a decade later this app is still around!! I couldn't buy the full app as it couldn't be found for purchase. Oh well I'd give this person $!!!!!
★☆☆☆☆ Ant Boogie · Mar 14, 2026
Paid for the premium subscription and the pro features unlock and then lock again. But when they are unlocked, none of the pro features actually work. The chat bubble stays transparent, can't adjust the size. Got scammed. Do not buy
★☆☆☆☆ Frank Singano · Feb 8, 2026
Don't Subscribe Premium Service to This App I Subscribed to the Service but Developer of This App hasn't acknowledged My purchase I repeat DON'T SUBSCRIBE PREMIUM SERVICE you will Cry
★☆☆☆☆ Vishwakarma Ramsevak · Feb 19, 2026
Floop application it works for same hour then it misses some msg only some msg display

Google Play Rating history and histogram

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Store listing

By Unique Gem Visions, from Google Play

“Create Facebook like Chat Bubbles for any app and read messages privately!”

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Description by Unique Gem Visions Written by the developer, not by AppBrain. Click to read.
DirectChat allows you to create ChatHeads/Chat Bubbles for any application. It manages all your conversation in one place to help you to have a non interrupted conversation. You can also read and reply to all messages privately without ever coming online or showing your last seen. It comes with more than 20 messengers support by default. Additionally, it acts as your own Notification Manager to manage all your notifications in one place. Additionally, You can also customize the chat appearance to suit your needs with different colors and transparency.

Features
ChatHead/Bubble Support for all apps
Recover deleted messages by others in chat.
Privacy Mode - Read messages without coming online or showing last seen!
MultiWindow/MultiTasking - Chat over the top of any window!
DND Mode - Pause the ChatHead Service temporary and stop receiving its notification.
Blacklist Apps
Blocked Users

Premium Features
No Ads
Instant Reply - Quickly reply by tapping on message preview.
Mark messages as read directly from ChatHead
Recent Chats and recall any past conversation anytime
Themes
Unlock all Apps for ChatHeads
Chat Bubble Appearence
Various Predefined Themes
Link Previews

Default Supported Messengers
WhatsApp
WhatsApp Business
Kik
Hangout
Telegram
Allo
Textra
Skype
Facebook Messenger
Threema
Line
Disa
Plus
Slack
GroupMe
Messenger Lite (for Android N+)
Viber
Gmail
Android Messages
Instagram (for Android N+)
Google Voice
YAATA
BBM
Discord (for Android N+)
Wire (for Android N+)

Mark as Read Supported Apps (Pro)
Skype
Telegram
WhatsApp
WhatsApp Business
Allo
Kik
Hangout (Android Auto App required)
Disa
EvolveSms
Threema
Messenger
Textra (Android Auto required & Auto integration in Textra Settings)

Messengers that manually works but are not offically supported yet
Chomp SMS
Hop-eMail
Aqua Mail
EvolveSMS
Pulse SMS
Parallel Space
Most Stock Messaging apps
and many more...

You can add your own by going to app settings and enable the apps for which you want to display chatheads. ChatHeads/Bubbles will appear when it receives its notification.

*Reply functionality will only be visible in apps that support it in their notification.

Disclaimer - DirectChat isn't affiliated with any of the messengers listed above nor does it endorse any of the products. It only lists out compatible messengers and doesn't interact directly with any of them. Instead, it uses Google's public API to read incoming notifications.

Recent changes:
- Maintainence and Bug fixes
Download on Google Play

Safety and technology

Found in the app by AppBrain
Ads
Contains ads
Price
Free
Libraries
35
App size
16.1 MB
Needs Android
4.3+
Content rating
Everyone

Technologies used by DirectChat (ChatHeads/Bubbles)

21 permissions · 35 libraries
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Releases

Updates seen on Google Play
Version
1.9.9
Launched
May 2017
  • Sep 20, 2026UpdateVersion 1.9.9
  • Jun 22, 2026UpdateVersion 1.9.8
  • Apr 17, 2026UpdateVersion 1.9.7
  • Mar 28, 2026Installs5,000,000+ installs
  • Aug 21, 2025UpdateVersion 1.9.6
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Installs

Tracked by AppBrain
Last 30 days
10 thousand
Per day
330
30-day average
Play install range
5+ million
Launched
May 2017

Installs over time

DirectChat (ChatHeads/Bubbles) has been installed 5.2 million times. Over the past 30 days, it averaged 330 installs per day.

Rankings

Google Play top charts

Google Play Rankings for DirectChat (ChatHeads/Bubbles)

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About the app and developer

About DirectChat (ChatHeads/Bubbles)

DirectChat (ChatHeads/Bubbles) is a tools app developed by Unique Gem Visions.

Download Statistics

DirectChat (ChatHeads/Bubbles) has been downloaded 5.2 million times. In the last 30 days, the app was downloaded 10 thousand times.

User Ratings

DirectChat (ChatHeads/Bubbles) is rated 3.29 out of 5 stars. The rating is based on 16 thousand ratings.

App Information

DirectChat (ChatHeads/Bubbles) is freely available from Google Play. The APK size is 16.09 MB. The latest APK version available is 1.9.9. The last update was on September 20, 2026.

Technical Requirements

DirectChat (ChatHeads/Bubbles) requires Android 4.3+ or higher. The app has a content rating of Everyone. The APK has been available on Google Play since May 2017.

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