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Word Chums

Word • PeopleFun • ⭐ 4.60 • 1,000,000+

The most fun and addicting word board game: WORD CHUMS!

Version 2.17.0 78.0 MB Everyone

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Permissions Explained 13 permissions requested View details

This app requests 13 permissions. The table below explains what each permission may allow and what users should review before installing.

Status	Permission	What it means	Why it may be used	User safety note
✅ Common	Internet access android.permission.INTERNET	Allows the app to open network connections and communicate with online services.	Commonly used for streaming, syncing, login, ads, analytics, downloads, cloud features, and app updates.	Common permission. Review the app’s behavior if it does not appear to need online access.
✅ Common	View network status android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE	Allows the app to check whether the device is connected to Wi-Fi, mobile data, or another network.	Often used to avoid loading content when offline or to adjust loading based on connection quality.	Generally low risk by itself.
ℹ️ Review	Access Wifi State android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Gms Permission Ad Id com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Send notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS	Allows the app to send notifications to the device.	Used for alerts, reminders, messages, account activity, updates, or media controls.	Review notification settings if the app sends too many alerts.
ℹ️ Review	Vending Billing com.android.vending.BILLING	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
⚠️ Sensitive	Read contacts android.permission.READ_CONTACTS	Allows the app to read contacts stored on the device.	Used for messaging, calling, social features, contact sync, invitations, or account matching.	Sensitive permission. Review carefully if the app does not need contact-related features.
ℹ️ Review	Keep device awake android.permission.WAKE_LOCK	Allows the app to prevent the device from sleeping while a task is running.	Used for media playback, downloads, navigation, alarms, calls, or long-running background tasks.	Review battery usage if the app keeps the device awake too often.
ℹ️ Review	Foreground Service android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	C2dm Permission Receive com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Com Applovin Array Apphub Permission Bind Apphub Service com.applovin.array.apphub.permission.BIND_APPHUB_SERVICE	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Finsky Permission Bind Get Install Referrer Service com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Com Peoplefun Wordchums Dynamic Receiver Not Exported Permission com.peoplefun.wordchums.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.

About Word Chums

Word Chums is the highest rated word puzzle game, voted 4.8 stars by Android users. Play free with friends or solo against the computer! ◆ For lovers of anagrams, word builder games or crossword puzzles, Word Chums takes it to another level with fun graphics and sounds, a built-in dictionary, team mode, 3-4 player mode, and more. ◆ Word Chums is a new word game that’s easy to pick up and play, but challenging to master. It’s fun for the whole family or with friends – you’ll love it, we promise! Try it once and you just may find yourself doing a daily crossword puzzle game with several of your friends! ◆ INTRODUCING THE CHUMS Oozing with personality, they bring the game to life. Have fun earning gear to outfit your Chum and expressing your style. They’re guaranteed to make you chuckle. ◆ NAGARAM-ANAGRAM WORD TEASER Put your vocabulary to the test in this word making game by rearranging a word scramble into a real word that you can play. The better your word’s dictionary score, the more XP you earn. XP helps you level up and unlock more gear for your chums! ◆ INCREDIBLY STREAMLINED GAMEPLAY Word Chums is a pleasure to play. See words validate instantly as you place letters and see the scoring badge automatically indicate word strength. ◆ FAMILIAR WORD BUILDING GAMEPLAY, CROSS WORD STYLE Word Chums stays true to the classic word builder gameplay that vocabulary game lovers enjoy and cross word lovers can’t get enough of. ◆ EARN TOP CHUM STATUS Earn experience points with each word played and level up to become King or Queen of the Chums. Show off your “wordly” prowess by climbing your way to the top of the weekly crossword game leaderboards. ◆ A TRULY SOCIAL WORD PUZZLE GAME See how all your friends are doing from the friends list on the main screen. Experience a new level of collaborative word puzzle game fun by grabbing a teammate for a couples word game online. Invite anyone you like, whether they’re friends, family, adults or kids. Word Chums is the best word game app that’s easy to learn, challenging to master and fun for all! ◆ SAY GOODBYE TO GETTING STUMPED If you suddenly feel like you’re playing a word scramble game and need some help figuring out a word you can use, just activate Word search hints. In a pinch, Word search hints can point you to the location of a better word and help you unscramble your vocabulary memory. ◆ A NEW WORD GAME TO SATISFY THE SERIOUS GAMER For all the daily crossword puzzle gamers, Word Chums offers achievements, best word challenges, leveling, player stats, crossword game leaderboards and much more. It’s a deep gaming experience for everyone that gamers can master. ◆ LEARN A LITTLE Word Chums is the best word game online, great for adults and kids alike! As a vocabulary game, Word Chums is great for word maker game lovers looking to get their text twist on and flex their anagram game muscles, while also helping beginners to expand their vocabulary via the built-in dictionary – just tap any word to see its…

What Word Chums Is Used For

Word Chums appears to be a mobile word puzzle and word-building game for phones. Based on the metadata, players can form words from letter tiles, compare scores, and work through an anagram-style challenge that mixes vocabulary play with crossword-like mechanics. It is designed for solo play against the computer as well as social play with friends, which suggests it is commonly used as a casual game for short sessions, friendly competition, or ongoing multiplayer matches.

The app also appears to include team play, 3-4 player modes, leaderboards, and a built-in dictionary, so it may appeal to users who enjoy vocabulary practice and competitive word games. Because it requests internet and network permissions, the social and multiplayer features likely depend on an online connection. The contacts permission suggests it may support inviting or finding friends, though the metadata does not confirm how that access is used in practice. It also includes ads and in-app purchases, which is common for free-to-play mobile games.

Common uses

Play word-building rounds on a phone
Challenge friends or family in multiplayer matches
Practice vocabulary with an anagram-style puzzle format
Use solo mode against the computer
Track progress with points, XP, and leaderboards
Browse a built-in dictionary for word validation
Customize your game character with earned gear

Best for:

word game fans casual phone gaming multiplayer play vocabulary practice family-friendly puzzle sessions

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App Details

Package:
com.peoplefun.wordchums

Category:
Word

Developer:
PeopleFun

Version:
2.17.0

Updated:
Feb 12, 2026

Min Android:
6.0

Age Rating:
Everyone

Contains Ads:
Yes

In-App Purchases:
Yes

Official Listing

Official listing available on Google Play
Package name: com.peoplefun.wordchums
Age rating: Everyone

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