Link to Windows
Link to Windows is made and published by Microsoft Corporation. AppBrain is an independent app data site and isn't affiliated with Microsoft Corporation. The app name, icon, screenshots and description belong to Microsoft Corporation and are shown as published on Google Play.
AppBrain's verdict
EstablishedHugely popular- Rating on Google Play
- 3.93
- 1,305,710 ratings
- Installs
- 3.3 billion
- Last updated
- September 9, 2025
- Ads
- No ads
- Size
- N/A
Link to Windows is one of the most installed apps on Google Play, with 3.3 billion installs. Users are divided: 3.9 stars from 1,305,710 ratings. Its best ranking is #38 in Top Free, Productivity in Japan.
Summary
Link to Windows by Microsoft creates a seamless bridge between Android and Windows, letting users view and reply to texts, manage notifications, and access apps, photos, and calls from a PC. With 1,000,000,000+ total downloads and 57M in the last 30 days, the app demonstrates broad cross-device adoption.
Pros & Cons
- Strong cross-device integration (calls, notifications, texts, files, and photos)
- Very wide reach with over a billion total downloads
- Designed for seamless use with Windows PCs and select devices (Duo, Samsung, HONOR) and Bluetooth for calls
- Advanced features may require compatible devices (Microsoft Duo, Samsung, HONOR) and specific PC requirements (e.g., Windows 10 May 2020 Update with 8GB RAM)
- Some capabilities rely on Bluetooth and device compatibility, which may limit experiences on older hardware
User feedback
Ratings and reviews on Google PlayComments on Link to Windows for Android
Google Play Rating history and histogram
Store listing
By Microsoft Corporation, from Google Play“Access your phone's notifications, calls, apps, photos & texts on your PC”
Description by Microsoft Corporation Written by the developer, not by AppBrain. Click to read.
Link your Android phone and PC to view and reply to text messages, make and receive calls*, view your notifications, and more.
Make emailing yourself photos a thing of the past as you share your favorite images between your phone and PC. Copy, edit, and even drag and drop photos without ever touching your phone.
Phone Link features:
• Make and receive calls from your PC*
• Manage your Android phone's notifications on your PC
• Access your favorite mobile apps** on your PC
• Read and reply to text messages from your PC
• Drag files between your PC and phone**
• Copy and paste content between your PC and phone**
• Instantly access the photos on your phone from your PC
• Use your PC's bigger screen, keyboard, mouse, and touch screen to interact with your phone from your PC.
Integrated with select** Microsoft Duo, Samsung, and HONOR phones for an even better experience:
The Link to Windows app comes integrated so no additional apps need to be downloaded from the Play Store.
Link to Windows is easy to find in the Quick Access tray (swipe down from the top of your screen to access it).
Exclusive features like cross-device copy and paste, Phone screen, file drag-and-drop, and Apps.
Let us know what features you'd like to see next by selecting “Send feedback” in the Phone Link settings.
*Calls requires a Windows 10 PC with Bluetooth capability.
**Drag and drop, Phone screen and Apps all require a compatible Microsoft Duo, Samsung or HONOR device (full list and breakdown of capabilities: aka.ms/phonelinkdevices). The multiple apps experience requires a Windows 10 PC running the May 2020 Update or later and has at least 8GB of RAM, and your Android device must be running Android 11.0.
The Link to Windows accessibility service is for those using a screen reading tool on the PC. When the service is enabled, it lets you control all your phone’s apps from your PC using Android keyboard navigation while receiving spoken feedback from your PC speakers. No personal or sensitive data is collected via Accessibility Service.
By installing this app, you agree to the Microsoft Terms of Use https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=246338 and Privacy Statement https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=248686.
Safety and technology
Found in the app by AppBrain- Ads
- No ads
- Price
- Free
- Libraries
- 54
- App size
- N/A
- Needs Android
- 10+
- Content rating
- Everyone
Technologies used by Link to Windows
Releases
Updates seen on Google Play- Launched
- December 2015
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Installs
Tracked by AppBrain- Last 30 days
- 57 million
- Per day
- 1.9 million
- 30-day average
- Play install range
- 1+ billion
- Launched
- December 2015
Installs over time
Link to Windows has been installed 3.3 billion times. Over the past 30 days, it averaged 1.9 million installs per day.
Rankings
Google Play top charts- Highest rank
- #38
- Chart
- Top Free
- Productivity
- Country
- Japan
Google Play Rankings for Link to Windows
Top rankings
| Rank | Country | Category | List |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38 | Japan | Productivity | Top Free |
| 64 | United States | Productivity | Top Free |
| 58 | Canada | Productivity | Top Free |
| 64 | France | Productivity | Top Free |
| 76 | Germany | Productivity | Top Free |
| 46 | Russia | Productivity | Top Free |
| 52 | United Kingdom | Productivity | Top Free |
| 55 | Czech Republic | Productivity | Top Free |
| 56 | Australia | Productivity | Top Free |
| 60 | Poland | Productivity | Top Free |
Ranking history in Japan
About the app and developer
About Link to Windows
Link to Windows is a productivity app developed by Microsoft Corporation.
Download Statistics
Link to Windows has been downloaded 3.3 billion times. In the last 30 days, the app was downloaded 57 million times. It is ranked in the top 100 productivity apps.
User Ratings
Link to Windows is rated 3.93 out of 5 stars. The rating is based on 1.3 million ratings.
App Information
Link to Windows is freely available from Google Play. The last update was on September 9, 2025.
Technical Requirements
Link to Windows requires Android 10+ or higher. The app has a content rating of Everyone. The APK has been available on Google Play since December 2015.
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