pixiv

Over 160 million illustrations, manga, and novels to explore right now!

pixiv Inc · jp.pxv.android

4.8 out of 5 (32 ratings) 10M+ downloads v6.199.0 38 MB Android 8.0+ PEGI 16 · Medium Maturity

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At a glance

Latest version: v6.199.0 (68703)
Updated: Oct 5, 2026 (3 days ago)
APK size: 38 MB
Requires: Android 8.0+ (API 26)
CPU support: x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Category: Social (app)
Listed since: Dec 25, 2017 (at least)
Permissions: 19
Website: pixiv.net
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

pixiv is an app by pixiv Inc in the Social category, listed since at least December 2017. It includes native code for x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit and ARM 64-bit, so it runs on practically every phone.

Since version 5.0.235, the APK grew from 18.4 MB to 38 MB. Since version 5.0.139, the minimum Android version rose from 4.4 to 8.0. It asks for 19 permissions, none of them sensitive. It asks for the same permissions as version 6.198.0. The app offers in-app purchases through Google Play and can read the advertising ID that ad and analytics services use.

Ratings

4.8out of 532 ratings

5 ★91%
4 ★0%
3 ★6%
2 ★0%
1 ★3%

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

What's new in v6.199.0

6.198.0 Bug fixes & improvements 6.196.0 New search options have been added to the pixiv app.

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

This is the official Android app of pixiv, Japan's largest creative community with over 119 million registered users. With this app, you can easily discover and enjoy amazing works anytime, anywhere. pixiv is a platform designed to "accelerate creativity". From anime and manga to fine art, creators from all backgrounds share their work here. Start exploring and find your next favorites today! ■ About pixiv ▶ Illustrations ○ Browse Discover illustrations posted every day, and enjoy them in high quality! ○ Post Share your artwork with the world and collect Likes! ▶ Manga ○ Browse Enjoy original manga you can't read anywhere else! Don’t miss out on trending stories. ○ Post Post your manga and grow your audience! ▶ Novels ○ Browse From romance and fantasy to sci-fi and more, find stories that match your taste! ○ Post Share your writing on pixiv and connect with readers everywhere! ■ Key Features ○ Recommended Works ・View recommended works based on pixiv's most popular posts, ratings, and your own Likes and Bookmarks. ・The more works you like, the better pixiv learns what you love! ○ Rankings ・Browse what's trending across the community. ・Find trending works over the past day, week, or month. ・Enjoy various ranking categories such as "Popular with Males", "Popular with Females", and "Original Works". ○ New Works ・Check out new works from the users you're following. ・See new works from all pixiv users and spark your creative inspiration! ○ Search ・Search for works with your favorite keywords. ・Search illustrations by tags or titles and novels by tags or body text. You can even find stories featuring your favorite characters! ・Search for creators—your favorite artist might be on pixiv! Follow them to stay updated. ・Quickly access frequent searches from your history. ・See the latest trends on pixiv with "Featured Tags".

Version history

7 versions are listed, going back to v5.0.139. New versions arrive here about every 2 weeks. Since v6.196.0 it requires Android 8.0+.

v6.199.0 LATEST Oct 5, 2026 38 MB TRUSTED v6.198.0 Sep 28, 2026 38 MB TRUSTED v6.197.0 Sep 16, 2026 38 MB TRUSTED v6.196.0 Sep 7, 2026 37.9 MB TRUSTED v6.154.0 Nov 9, 2025 39.9 MB TRUSTED

All 7 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Oct 5, 2026.
Certificate from Google Play App Signing Google keeps the signing key for the developer, so the certificate carries Google's name.
Same certificate as the 3 other versions checked

Store checks and file details

Developer signature under review Oct 5, 2026
Validated against Google Play Oct 5, 2026
Signed byCN=Android, OU=Android, O=Google Inc., L=Mountain View, ST=California, C=US
Signing certificate (SHA-1)2E:11:40:0C:DA:20:F4:F6:BB:28:5C:9F:50:0C:C1:1C:F2:88:DB:8B
File MD5184f642c19a43049146a9b7764eed198
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (19)

pixiv requests 19 permissions, none of them sensitive.

Access adservices ad id android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID
Access adservices attribution android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION
Access adservices topics android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS
Advertising ID com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID
Control vibration android.permission.VIBRATE
Foreground service data sync android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Google Play install referrer com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
Google Play license check com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE
In-app purchases (Google Play Billing) com.android.vending.BILLING
Internal broadcast protection (app-defined) jp.pxv.android.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
Run at startup android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
Show notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
Use credentials android.permission.USE_CREDENTIALS
View Wi-Fi connections android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch
Portrait screen android.hardware.screen.portrait
Wi-Fi android.hardware.wifi

pixiv APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of pixiv for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 8.0 or later. Version 6.154.0 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 6.0 and later. Get version 6.154.0 · 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 pixiv free?

The APK is free to download, but the app offers in-app purchases through Google Play.

Is the pixiv 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 3 other versions checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 184f642c19a43049146a9b7764eed198.