GroupMe

Stay in touch with the people who matter most.

groupme · com.groupme.android

4.5 out of 5 (12 ratings) 10M+ downloads v16.22.2 193.9 MB Android 9+ PEGI 12 · Low Maturity

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At a glance

Latest version: v16.22.2 (262780804)
Updated: Oct 6, 2026 (2 days ago)
APK size: 193.9 MB
Requires: Android 9+ (API 28)
CPU support: ARM 64-bit
Graphics: OpenGL ES 2.0+
Category: Communication (app)
Listed since: Aug 28, 2020 (at least)
Permissions: 60 (12 sensitive)
Website: groupme.com
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

GroupMe is an app by groupme in the Communication category, listed since at least August 2020. It includes native code only for ARM 64-bit, so it won't install on phones that can only run 32-bit apps.

Since version 6.91.2, the APK grew from 89.8 MB to 193.9 MB. Since version 6.10.8, the minimum Android version rose from 5.0 to 9. It asks for 60 permissions, 12 of them sensitive, including precise location, camera and record audio. It asks for the same permissions as version 16.21.3.

Ratings

4.5out of 512 ratings

5 ★75%
4 ★8%
3 ★8%
2 ★8%
1 ★0%

Ratings from users of the source store — not collected or verified by AAPKs.

What's new in v16.22.2

- NFL Sports Chats are live: Pick your side and join dedicated game-day conversations throughout the season. - Live Read Receipts: See read status update in real time across conversations. - Stay Up to Date: Get notified when a new version of GroupMe is available. - Better profile updates: Name and avatar updates now refresh more reliably across devices. Thanks for hanging out with us on GroupMe. More great updates are on the way 💙

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

GroupMe - the free, simple way to stay in touch with the people who matter most. Family. Roommates. Friends. Coworkers. Teams. Greek Life. Bands. Faith Groups. Events. Vacations. “Lifechanger.... utterly indispensable” -Gizmodo - START CHATTING Add anyone to a group via their phone number or email address. If they are new to GroupMe, they can start chatting over SMS immediately. - CONTROL NOTIFICATIONS You’re in charge! Choose when and what type of notifications you receive. Mute specific chats, or the entire app – you can even leave or end group chats. - SAY MORE THAN WORDS Go ahead – fall in love with our exclusive emoji. - THE WHOLE INTERNET IN YOUR GROUP Meme images, search and send GIFs, and see content shared from URLs displayed in the chat. - SHARE NOW, RELIVE LATER The gallery saves your memories. Easily explore the photos and videos shared in your group now, or later. - LEAVE TEXTING BEHIND With direct messages, you can use all the features you love for group chat, but one-on-one. It’s like texting, but better. - CHAT WHEREVER YOU ARE Including from your computer at groupme.com Whether separated by a hallway or a hemisphere, GroupMe allows you to stay in touch with the connections that count. Get your group together. We want to hear your feedback! Web: https://aka.ms/groupmesupport Twitter: @GroupMe Facebook: facebook.com/groupme Instagram: @GroupMe Love, Team GroupMe NOTE: SMS chat currently available in US only. Standard text messaging rates may apply. Privacy Policy: https://groupme.com/privacy Made with love in Seattle

Version history

8 versions are listed, going back to v6.10.8. New versions arrive here about every week. Since v15.31.1 it requires Android 9+.

v16.22.2 LATEST Oct 6, 2026 193.9 MB TRUSTED v16.21.3 Oct 1, 2026 193.7 MB TRUSTED v16.20.16 Sep 28, 2026 175.8 MB TRUSTED v16.16.6 Sep 21, 2026 192.6 MB TRUSTED v16.15.7 Sep 17, 2026 192.6 MB TRUSTED

All 8 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Oct 6, 2026.
Certificate issued to “GroupMe” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
Same certificate as the 2 other versions checked

Store checks and file details

Developer signature not checked yet Oct 6, 2026
Validated against Google Play Oct 6, 2026
Signed byCN=GroupMe, OU=GroupMe, O=GroupMe, L=New York, ST=New York, C=US
Signing certificate (SHA-1)2A:DD:E3:F3:FA:FF:BE:8C:E8:A5:72:44:C9:30:AE:A8:AE:6D:CA:02
File MD55cbca42790eb2df1e1992a8fa8df7b0d
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (60)

GroupMe requests 60 permissions, 12 of them sensitive.

Approximate location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
Bluetooth connect Sensitive android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT
Camera Sensitive android.permission.CAMERA
Display over other apps Sensitive android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW
Find accounts on the device Sensitive android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS
Precise location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION
Read contacts Sensitive android.permission.READ_CONTACTS
Read media images Sensitive android.permission.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES
Read media video Sensitive android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VIDEO
Read media visual user selected Sensitive android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VISUAL_USER_SELECTED
Read phone status and identity Sensitive android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE
Record audio (microphone) Sensitive android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO
Add home-screen shortcuts com.android.launcher.permission.INSTALL_SHORTCUT
Android content provider (custom) com.groupme.android.permission.CONTENT_PROVIDER
Authenticate accounts android.permission.AUTHENTICATE_ACCOUNTS
Badge read (custom) com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ
Badge write (custom) com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE
Badger badge count read (custom) me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ
Badger badge count write (custom) me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE
Bluetooth android.permission.BLUETOOTH
Control vibration android.permission.VIBRATE
Detect screen capture android.permission.DETECT_SCREEN_CAPTURE
Foreground service data sync android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC
Foreground service microphone android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MICROPHONE
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Google Play install referrer com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
Home broadcast badge (custom) com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE
Home provider insert badge (custom) com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE
Internal broadcast protection (app-defined) com.groupme.android.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Launcher change badge (custom) com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE
Launcher read settings (custom) com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS
Launcher read settings (custom) com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS
Launcher read settings (custom) com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS
Launcher update badge (custom) com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE
Launcher update count (custom) com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT
Launcher update shortcut (custom) com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT
Launcher write settings (custom) com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS
Launcher write settings (custom) com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS
Manage accounts android.permission.MANAGE_ACCOUNTS
Manage own calls android.permission.MANAGE_OWN_CALLS
Mobile system ui visibility extension (custom) com.sony.mobile.permission.SYSTEM_UI_VISIBILITY_EXTENSION
Modify audio settings android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Push messaging (app-defined) com.groupme.android.permission.C2D_MESSAGE
Read app badge android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE
Read basic phone state android.permission.READ_BASIC_PHONE_STATE
Read sync settings android.permission.READ_SYNC_SETTINGS
Read sync stats android.permission.READ_SYNC_STATS
Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
Reorder tasks android.permission.REORDER_TASKS
Run at startup android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
Show notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
Use biometric hardware android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC
Use credentials android.permission.USE_CREDENTIALS
Use fingerprint hardware android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT
Use full screen intent android.permission.USE_FULL_SCREEN_INTENT
View Wi-Fi connections android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
Write sync settings android.permission.WRITE_SYNC_SETTINGS

Required hardware & features

Bluetooth android.hardware.bluetooth
Location android.hardware.location
Microphone android.hardware.microphone
Portrait screen android.hardware.screen.portrait
Wi-Fi android.hardware.wifi

GroupMe APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of GroupMe for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 9 or later. Version 6.91.2 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 6.0 and later. Get version 6.91.2 · All versions

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Yes, if your installed copy is older. It is signed like the Google Play version, so Android installs it as an update and keeps your data.

Is the GroupMe APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. Its signature matches the Google Play version. It is signed with the same certificate as the 2 other versions checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 5cbca42790eb2df1e1992a8fa8df7b0d.