The following shows the top 10 most common app permissions used by South African mobile Apps on 
Google Play.
South Africa Mobile App Statistics 2024
Last update: 20 Nov 2024 CET
South Africa Mobile App Statistics 2024
What Are the Most Common App Permissions Used by South African Mobile Apps?
What Are the Most Common App Permissions Used by South African Mobile Apps?
What Are the Most Common App Permissions Used by South African Mobile Apps?
- 1st
Internet Access
android.permission.INTERNET makes it possible for app publishers to create network sockets and use custom network protocols within their apps.
98%Number of Apps2.75k+98%This permission is not required for internet connection however, as the mobile browser provides all apps with the ability to send data to the internet. 98% of the apps from South African publishers use the Internet Access permission.
- 2nd
Network Information Access
The android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE permission can be leveraged by app developers to enable their apps to view information about network connections.
94%Number of Apps2.64k+94%This information includes such things as which networks exist and which already have connections. 94% of the apps from South African publishers use the Network Information Access permission.
- 3rd
Phone Sleep Mode Preventation
android.permission.WAKE_LOCK gives apps the ability to prevent the phone they are running on from going into sleep mode.
83%Number of Apps2.33k+83%This is good for apps, like YouTube, that get extended periods of engagement that do not necessarily require the user to touch the screen or otherwise interact physically with the device. 83% of the apps from South African publishers use the Phone Sleep Mode Preventation permission.
- 4th
Push Notification
com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE can be used within apps to allow them to accept cloud to device messages sent by the app’s service.
71%Number of Apps1.99k+71%It should be noted however, that using this service will incur data usage, and malicious apps could cause excess data usage. 71% of the apps from South African publishers use the Push Notification permission.
- 5th
Write External Storage
android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE makes it possible for app developers to enable their apps to modify or delete the contents of users’ SD cards.
64%Number of Apps1.80k+64%64% of the apps from South African publishers use the Write External Storage permission.
- 6th
android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
63%Number of Apps1.76k+63%63% of the apps from South African publishers use the android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS permission.
- 7th
Read External Storage
The android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE permission allows app developers to enable their apps to read the contents of user SD cards.
62%Number of Apps1.75k+62%62% of the apps from South African publishers use the Read External Storage permission.
- 8th
Install Referrer
Apps often advertise other apps. By leveraging com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE apps can make sure that installs of other apps launched via their ads are properly attributed.
60%Number of Apps1.70k+60%60% of the apps from South African publishers use the Install Referrer permission.
- 9th
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
55%Number of Apps1.54k+55%55% of the apps from South African publishers use the android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE permission.
- 10th
com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID
51%Number of Apps1.44k+51%51% of the apps from South African publishers use the com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID permission.
This chart provides a near real-time ranking of the 10 most common app permissions used by South African mobile Apps on Google Play.
Currently, Internet Access is the most common, followed by Network Information Access, Phone Sleep Mode Preventation, Push Notification, and Write External Storage.
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