WhosHere

WhosHere connects you privately with people nearby or far away.

WhosHere, Inc. · com.whoshere.whoshere

4.4 out of 5 (17 ratings) 5M+ downloads v5.18.16 28.6 MB Android 6.0+ PEGI 18 · High Maturity

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At a glance

Latest version: v5.18.16 (188)
Updated: Mar 24, 2026 (7 months ago)
APK size: 28.6 MB
Requires: Android 6.0+ (API 23)
CPU support: Any (no native code)
Graphics: OpenGL ES 2.0+
Category: Social (app)
Listed since: Aug 8, 2020 (at least)
Permissions: 30 (9 sensitive)
Website: WhosHere.net
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

WhosHere is an app by WhosHere, Inc. in the Social category, listed since at least August 2020. It has no native code, so it runs on any Android processor.

Since version 5.8.16, the APK grew from 20.6 MB to 28.6 MB and the minimum Android version rose from 4.1 to 6.0. It asks for 30 permissions, 9 of them sensitive, including precise location, camera and record audio. Compared with version 5.18.13, it adds 1 new permission: “Local mac address”. The app offers in-app purchases through Google Play and can read the advertising ID that ad and analytics services use.

Ratings

4.4out of 517 ratings

5 ★76%
4 ★0%
3 ★12%
2 ★12%
1 ★0%

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

What's new in v5.18.16

• Bug fixes and performance enhancements.

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

Over 8 million awesome people use WhosHere every day to make friends, socialize, chat, date, exchange photos, flirt, find their love interests, and get found by people they like. Most of them are based in the US, the Middle East, and Europe; so if you’re in these regions, WhosHere is your best bet. ***THE PIONEERING SOCIAL APP*** Launched in 2008, WhosHere one of the first location-based social networking and dating app on the store. Over the years, we have updated and evolved the app, adding more privacy and customization to make your experience secure and enjoyable. With millions of interesting and interactive users out there, you’ll never have a dull moment. And with the time-tested privacy features, you don’t have to worry about a thing. ***BECAUSE PRIVACY MATTERS*** Online encounters can lead to friendship and intimacy, but privacy is a big concern. With other apps, there’s always a risk you might meet the wrong person. WhosHere takes out that chance by hiding your name, phone number, and private info while you interact and chat. You can reveal your identity only when you’re 200% sure! ***SOCIAL ON STEROIDS!*** Why waste time browsing uninteresting profiles? WhosHere matches your interests more accurately with millions of profiles and shows you people with whom you have the maximum chances of success, whatever your goals. That’s what makes WhosHere so much faster at connecting people. ***NEARBY OR FAR AWAY*** WhosHere allows you to look for friends in your proximity, but it can also connect you with people in another city in another country. Just purchase a Plane Ticket using WhosHere points, fly virtually to any destination around the world, and find interesting people there. It’s a great feature for planning your vacation or making friends in your favorite city! ***WHAT NEXT?*** Download the free app; complete your profile, and you’re ready to connect. Discover and reach out to interesting strangers, old or new friends, work associates, neighbors, and casual acquaintances in your proximity. Chat privately, exchange photos, hook up with the people you like, and block anyone you don’t! Still want more? Upgrade to unlock the paid features and add fuel to fire. **Free features - On Android you can register via Facebook or email - Create a profile, add your photos, your interests, and much more - Private chatting - Share images - Save your favorite profiles **Privacy and security - No need to add phone number or email - Block and report rude accounts **Paid feature - Have your account appear more to others on Featured list - Know who is looking at your profile - 1 year of chat history - Send virtual gifts - Premium Accounts: The Premium accounts allow you to get 4,000 points each month, see more people, be first to see new users in the app, and no longer see ads within the app. o One Month subscription o Three Months subscription o Six Months subscription o One Year subscription for o Lifetime (forever) subscription - Points: With points you can purchase virtual gifts from our store and also purchase virtual airplane tickets to meet people from different countries within the app. o 25,000 Points, bonus 30 days no ads within the app o 15,000 Points, bonus 30 days no ads within the app o 10,000 Points, for sending gifts and unlocking content Follow us on Social Media! - Facebook.com/whoshere - Twitter.com/whoshere - Instagram.com/whoshereapp Terms of use - Privacy policy http://whoshere.net/privacy-policy.html - Safety tips http://whoshere.net/safety-tips.html

Version history

4 versions are listed, going back to v5.8.16. Since v5.18.12 it requires Android 6.0+.

v5.18.16 LATEST Mar 24, 2026 28.6 MB TRUSTED v5.18.13 Apr 11, 2026 27.5 MB TRUSTED v5.18.12 Dec 18, 2025 26.7 MB TRUSTED v5.8.16 Apr 11, 2026 20.6 MB TRUSTED

All 4 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Mar 24, 2026.
Certificate issued to “WhosHere Inc” 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 Mar 24, 2026
Validated against Google Play Mar 24, 2026
Signed byCN=Bryant Harris, O=WhosHere Inc, L=San Mateo, ST=CA, C=US
Signing certificate (SHA-1)07:45:FB:39:19:75:1B:ED:CD:F2:F7:94:53:DF:43:4B:9B:77:57:DB
File MD519656e900648c1117716b8c254628bfd
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (30)

WhosHere requests 30 permissions, 9 of them sensitive.

Approximate location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
Call phone Sensitive android.permission.CALL_PHONE
Camera Sensitive android.permission.CAMERA
Modify shared storage Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Precise location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION
Read shared storage Sensitive android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Record audio (microphone) Sensitive android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO
Write calendar Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_CALENDAR
Write contacts Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_CONTACTS
Access location android.permission.ACCESS_LOCATION
Advertising ID com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID
Apphub bind apphub service (custom) com.applovin.array.apphub.permission.BIND_APPHUB_SERVICE
Bluetooth android.permission.BLUETOOTH
Change network state android.permission.CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE
Change wifi state android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE
Control vibration android.permission.VIBRATE
Disable keyguard android.permission.DISABLE_KEYGUARD
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Google Play install referrer com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
In-app purchases (Google Play Billing) com.android.vending.BILLING
Local mac address android.permission.LOCAL_MAC_ADDRESS
Modify audio settings android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS
Nfc android.permission.NFC
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
View Wi-Fi connections android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Bluetooth android.hardware.bluetooth
Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch
Location android.hardware.location
Microphone android.hardware.microphone
Wi-Fi android.hardware.wifi

WhosHere APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of WhosHere for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 6.0 or later. Version 5.8.16 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 4.1 and later. Get version 5.8.16 · 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 WhosHere free?

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

Is the WhosHere 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 19656e900648c1117716b8c254628bfd.