Google Docs

Editors · Google Docs is a mobile word processing app that enables document creation, editing, and collaboration on Android.

Native Android Productivity Google LLC
Bundle ID com.google.android.apps.docs.editors.docs
Version analyzed 1.26.241.02.90
Build framework Native Android
Detection confidence Medium
SDKs detected 4
Analyzed 2026-06-21
Static + runtime analysis

SDKs detected

4 SDKs found across 3 categories. Click any SDK to see every other app that uses it.

All SDKs
Animation 1 SDK
Imaging 1 SDK
From manifest + Info.plist

Permissions requested 5 sensitive

35 permissions requested at runtime. Colors reflect platform sensitivity tier.

Write storage sensitive

Write files to shared external storage. No-op for apps targeting Android 11+.

Find accounts on device sensitive

Read the list of accounts known to the device.

Microphone sensitive

Record audio from the microphone.

Read contacts sensitive

Read the user's contacts data.

Post notifications sensitive

Post notifications to the system.

Internet access standard

Open network sockets.

Network state standard

Read connectivity information.

Wi-Fi state standard

Read Wi-Fi connection information.

Wake lock standard

Keep the device awake.

In-app billing standard

Use Google Play Billing for in-app purchases and subscriptions.

GET PACKAGE SIZE standard
Use account credentials standard

Request authentication tokens from the AccountManager.

com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ GSERVICES standard
Read sync settings standard

Read account sync settings.

Write sync settings standard

Write account sync settings.

SUBSCRIBED FEEDS READ standard
SUBSCRIBED FEEDS WRITE standard
Vibrate standard

Control the vibrator.

com.google.android.apps.docs.editors.kix.permission.WRITE IMAGES standard
com.android.launcher.permission.INSTALL SHORTCUT standard
Foreground service standard

Run a foreground service.

Foreground service: data sync standard

Required for foreground services of type dataSync.

Manage accounts standard

Manage accounts in the AccountManager.

Read sync stats standard

Read sync stats.

com.google.android.gm.permission.READ GMAIL standard
com.google.android.googleapps.permission.GOOGLE AUTH standard
com.google.android.googleapps.permission.GOOGLE AUTH.OTHER SERVICES standard
com.google.android.googleapps.permission.GOOGLE AUTH.ALL SERVICES standard
com.google.android.googleapps.permission.GOOGLE AUTH.writely standard
com.google.android.googleapps.permission.GOOGLE AUTH.wise standard
com.google.android.apps.docs.editors.kix.permission.READ MY DATA standard
com.google.android.apps.docs.editors.kix.permission.SYNC STATUS standard
com.google.android.apps.docs.editors.docs.DYNAMIC RECEIVER NOT EXPORTED PERMISSION standard
Run at startup standard

Receive the BOOT_COMPLETED broadcast.

RUN USER INITIATED JOBS standard

Frequently asked questions

What FlyTrap detected inside Google Docs.

What is Google Docs built with?

Google Docs by Google LLC is built with Native Android. FlyTrap determined this by analyzing the app's compiled binary, not from anything the developer published.

What SDKs does Google Docs use?

FlyTrap detected 4 third-party SDKs inside Google Docs, including AppAuth, Coil and Google Sign-In. They span areas such as Authentication, Imaging and Animation. The full list, grouped by category, is on this page.

What permissions does Google Docs request?

Google Docs requests 35 permissions. 5 of these are sensitive, such as Write storage, Find accounts on device and Microphone. Each is listed above with its platform sensitivity tier.

Is Google Docs safe to use?

FlyTrap reports what an app contains, it does not issue a safety verdict. Google Docs requests 35 permissions (5 sensitive) and bundles 4 third-party SDKs. Reviewing those alongside the developer helps you decide what you are comfortable granting.

What platforms is Google Docs available on?

The version FlyTrap analyzed targets Android.