Friday Night Funkin' APK is an unofficial Android port of the popular open-source rhythm game developed by ninjamuffin99 and team . Here's what you need to know:
What is Friday Night Funkin APK?
Based on the original Friday Night Funkin’ created for Ludum Dare 47 in October 2020, where you play as "Boyfriend," matching directional arrows in music battles to impress "Girlfriend".
Many Android ports exist (v0.2.8 is common), sourced mostly from community builds, not official or Play Store–hosted.
How to Install
- Common version: v0.2.8 (Aug 17, 2023), ~2 MB APK, supports Android 4.1+.
- Available from third-party hosts like Uptodown, APKPure, Softonic—usually in APK format; sideloading required (enable Unknown Sources).
- Not on the official Play Store; no auto-updates. Be sure to verify file integrity.
Important Warnings
- Unofficial: These are community ports, not endorsed by the original developers—expect glitches or crashes.
- Ad/Mod Risks: Some builds inject ads, trackers or bundle mods. Use trusted sources only.
- Gameplay Issues: Controls may be awkward on touchscreens, and later weeks can be unstable, especially on Android ports.
Community Insights
“The creator has literally said ‘do whatever you want with this’… there are ports, but they often have bad charts and ad-grinding systems”
“Only Week 6 works properly; mobile ports are unofficial but still enjoyable.”
Recommendations
If You...
- Want the safest mobile version
- Just want to play quickly
- Prefer a fully featured experience
Try This
- Use the GitHub Android port by luckydog7—build from source or get the APK via their official releases.
- Download v0.2.8 from Uptodown or APKPure—minimal ads, functional gameplay, but may miss features.
- Play on PC via itch.io or Newgrounds, where updates and mods are current and controlled.
Setup Tips
- Download the APK from a trusted link (e.g., GitHub or Uptodown).
- Enable Unknown Sources or sideload permissions.
- Install and grant storage permissions only.
- Use Free Play mode first—it's less likely to crash before adding Week 6 and mods.
- Optionally, scan with an antivirus before launching.
Need Help With?
- Want a safe download source (GitHub or Uptodown link)?
- Need instructions for installing via ADB or file manager?
- Curious about running the UI smoother or enabling mods in the port?
Just let me know—I’ve got you covered!
