Skype - free IM & video calls

Talk to friends and family using voice, video, SMS or instant messages.

by Skype

Billion

Downloads

6.0+

Android version

4/21/21

Last updated

2010

October

App age

38.3 MB

App size

Everyone

Content rating

FREE

Price

Google Play Rating history and histogram

8165335

1174952

575304

294635

1142441

Changelog

Apr 21, 2021 Update Version 8.71.0.47
Mar 25, 2021 Update Version 8.70.0.77
Mar 2, 2021 Update Version 8.69.0.96
Jan 15, 2021 Update Version 8.68.0.97
Dec 18, 2020 Update Version 8.67.0.97
Dec 14, 2020 Update Version 8.67.0.95
Nov 2, 2020 Update Version 8.66.0.76
Sep 29, 2020 Update Version 8.65.0.76
Sep 17, 2020 Update Version 8.64.0.83
Jul 7, 2020 Update Version 8.62.0.85
Jun 10, 2020 Update Version 8.61.0.96
May 15, 2020 Update Version 8.60.0.79
Apr 14, 2020 Update Version 8.59.0.77
Mar 31, 2020 Update Version 8.58.0.98
Mar 12, 2020 Update Version 8.58.0.93
Mar 11, 2020 Update Version 8.57.0.119
Feb 14, 2020 Update Version 8.57.0.116
Jan 17, 2020 Update Version 8.56.0.100
Dec 5, 2019 Update Version 8.55.0.123
Nov 12, 2019 Update Version 8.54.0.91
Nov 1, 2019 Update Version 8.54.0.90
Oct 14, 2019 Update Version 8.53.0.104
Oct 3, 2019 Update Version 8.53.0.86
Sep 24, 2019 Update Version 8.52.0.149
Sep 16, 2019 Update Version 8.52.0.142
Aug 12, 2019 Update Version 8.51.0.80
Jul 19, 2019 Update Version 8.50.0.43
Jul 1, 2019 Update Version 8.48.0.57
Jun 20, 2019 Update Version 8.48.0.51
Jun 12, 2019 Update Version 8.47.0.73
Jun 10, 2019 Update Version 8.47.0.71
May 24, 2019 Update Version 8.46.0.60
May 13, 2019 Update Version 8.45.0.43
May 9, 2019 Update Version 8.44.0.60
Apr 25, 2019 Update Version 8.44.0.40
Apr 12, 2019 Update Version 8.43.0.53
Apr 3, 2019 Update Version 8.42.0.77
Mar 26, 2019 Update Version 8.42.0.60
Mar 8, 2019 Update Version 8.41.0.64
Feb 27, 2019 Update Version 8.40.0.86
Feb 12, 2019 Update Version 8.39.0.185
Jan 16, 2019 Update Version 8.37.0.98
Jan 5, 2019 Update Version 8.36.0.76
Dec 11, 2018 Update Version 8.36.0.52
Nov 26, 2018 Update Version 8.35.0.71
Nov 9, 2018 Update Version 8.34.0.72
Oct 19, 2018 Update Version 8.33.0.43
Oct 18, 2018 Update Version 8.31.0.101
Sep 21, 2018 Update Version 8.31.0.92
Sep 18, 2018 Update Version 8.30.0.80

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Developer information

Skype

[email protected]

Website

Skype Software S.à.r.l, 23 – 29 Rives de Clausen, L-2165 Luxembourg

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Description

Skype keeps the world talking. Say “hello” with an instant message, voice or video call – all for free*.

Use Skype to send SMS messages to mobiles worldwide and with SMS Connect you can now also read and reply to your phone's SMS messages right from your computer. SMS connect will be released gradually.

• Video calls – Don’t just hear the cheers, see them! Get together with 1 or 24 of your friends and family on a HD video call. Watch everyone’s smiles and cries when you tell them “We’re engaged!!!"
• Chat – Reach people instantly. Send messages to your friends, grab someone’s attention with @ mentions, or create a group chat to plan a family reunion.
• SMS Connect - Read and reply to your phone's SMS messages in Skype on your PC or Mac.
• Share – Send photos and videos with your family and friends. Save shared photos and videos to your camera roll. Share your screen to make travel plans with friends or present designs to your team.
• Voice calls – Camera shy? Make voice calls to anyone in the world on Skype. You can also call mobile and landlines at low rates.
• Express yourself – Liven up conversations with emoticons, click on the “+” in chat to send a Giphy or images from the web, and annotate images with words, lines and more.

By downloading the Skype Preview, you’ll gain early access to our newest and coolest features. Of course, while you’re having fun, know that this app is a work in progress. We're hoping to get your vital feedback as we add new enhancements and features to Skype. Simply click the heart icon on the main screen and you will be able to send your comments to our team, helping us shape the future of Skype.

Skype is available on phones, tablets, PCs and Macs.

*Skype to Skype calls are free. Operator data charges may apply. We recommend using an unlimited data plan or WiFi connection.

Recent changes:
We're listening to your feedback and working hard to improve Skype.

What's new?
- Option to blur your background in video calls
- Upgraded custom reaction picker so you can now have more reactions right at your fingertips
- Bug fixes and stability improvements

Visit https://go.skype.com/whatsnew for more details.

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Google Play Rankings

Top rankings

Rank	Country	Category	List
8	France	Communication	Top Free
8	Japan	Communication	Top Free
14	Germany	Communication	Top Free
9	Sweden	Communication	Top Free
19	Canada	Communication	Top Free
10	Czech Republic	Communication	Top Free
10	Italy	Communication	Top Free
10	Turkey	Communication	Top Free
11	Austria	Communication	Top Free
11	Belgium	Communication	Top Free

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Permissions

Development tools

test access to protected storage

Your personal information

read your contacts, read your own contact card, modify your contacts

Services that cost you money

directly call phone numbers

Your location

approximate (network-based) location, precise (GPS) location

Network communication

view network connections, view Wi-Fi connections, pair with Bluetooth devices, download files without notification, full network access, receive data from Internet

Your accounts

create accounts and set passwords, find accounts on the device, add or remove accounts, use accounts on the device

Storage

modify or delete the contents of your USB storage

Phone calls

read phone status and identity

Hardware controls

take pictures and videos, change your audio settings, record audio, control vibration

System tools

send sticky broadcast, change network connectivity, connect and disconnect from Wi-Fi, disable your screen lock, retrieve running apps, read sync settings, read sync statistics, run at startup, draw over other apps, prevent phone from sleeping, modify system settings, toggle sync on and off

Extra

android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE, android.permission.REQUEST_INSTALL_PACKAGES, android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT, android.permission.USE_FULL_SCREEN_INTENT, com.amazon.device.messaging.permission.RECEIVE, com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT, com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE, com.google.android.gms.permission.ACTIVITY_RECOGNITION, com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS, com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT, com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE, com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE, com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ, com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE, com.skype.raider.permission.ACCOUNT, Can receive cloud messages, com.skype.raider.permission.RECEIVE_ADM_MESSAGE, com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE