VLC for Android
Store data observed · From public Google Play data · How we score apps
- Video Players & Editors
- Google Play
- United States
- 4.02,007,813 ratings
- Free
- Updated
- Observed
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About VLC for AndroidObserved
VLC for Android is a Video Players & Editors app by Videolabs on the United States Google Play. Released Feb 4, 2015; last updated May 11, 2026. VLC for Android is free to download.
VLC for Android has a 4.0-star average rating from 2,007,813 ratings on the United States Google Play as of Oct 14, 2026. On Oct 15, 2026, VLC for Android ranked #5 on the Video Players & Editors top chart. MRRBeam rates the success of VLC for Android 78/100 (market leader), the #8 most successful Video Players & Editors app MRRBeam tracks in the United States.
VLC media player is a free and open source cross-platform multimedia player that plays most multimedia files as well as discs, devices, and network streaming protocols. This is the port of VLC media player to the Android™ platform.
- Success score
- 78/100 Market leader
- In Video Players & Editors
- #8 most successful
- Chart position
- #5 in Video Players & Editorson Oct 15, 2026
- Developer
- Videolabs
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VLC for Android: common questions
- What is VLC for Android?
- VLC for Android is a Video Players & Editors app developed by Videolabs, available on the Google Play. It was first released on Feb 4, 2015.
- How is VLC for Android rated?
- VLC for Android has a 4.0-star average rating from 2,007,813 ratings on the United States Google Play as of Oct 14, 2026.
- How much money does VLC for Android make?
- MRRBeam estimates VLC for Android makes about $380–$1.5K a month in revenue from 27K–78K downloads a month, based on its #5 position on the Video Players & Editors free chart. This is a modelled estimate, not reported data.
- How many downloads does VLC for Android get?
- About 27K–78K downloads a month, by MRRBeam's estimate from its chart position. Apple does not publish download counts.
- How much does VLC for Android cost?
- VLC for Android is free to download.
- Is VLC for Android successful?
- On Oct 15, 2026, VLC for Android ranked #5 on the Video Players & Editors top chart. MRRBeam rates the success of VLC for Android 78/100 (market leader), the #8 most successful Video Players & Editors app MRRBeam tracks in the United States. The success score combines rating volume, chart position and average rating.
- When was VLC for Android last updated?
- VLC for Android was last updated on May 11, 2026.
- What are alternatives to VLC for Android?
- Similar Video Players & Editors apps tracked by MRRBeam include Edits: Video Editor, YouTube Studio, CapCut - Video Editor, YouTube and YouCut - Video Editor & Maker.
- Is there room to build a competitor to VLC for Android?
- MRRBeam's opportunity score for VLC for Android is 7/100. Limited opening: an older app, modest estimated revenue and a heavily reviewed, entrenched user base.