Candy Crush Saga suits anyone who wants a casual match 3 puzzle game that runs on Android 6.0 or newer and rates Everyone. It comes from King, first appeared on November 14, 2012, and has over 1 billion installs on Google Play. This page is available through Google Play only, so the store is the place to get it.
First steps after you install the game
The game is free, and the current version is 1.339.0.2. It was last updated on October 29, 2026. Check that your phone runs Android 6.0 or later before you install.
The game is built around matching candies, and early levels are easy to learn. Special candies and power-ups help clear each puzzle, and three boosters are named: Color Bomb, Lollipop Hammer and Jelly Fish. Try them early so you know which ones fit which board.
Because the game includes in-app purchases, it is worth looking at your device payment settings first. The publisher notes that the payment feature can be turned off in those settings. That is a sensible step if a child will be playing, since the content rating is Everyone.
What the match 3 format does well
Google Play shows a rating of 4.6 from about 38.9 million ratings. That is a large sample, though it is not broken down by version or by device.
The game offers thousands of levels with obstacles such as jelly and chocolate blockers. Level types include Clear the Jelly and Rainbow Rapids, so goals change from board to board. Daily rewards, limited-time events and regular updates are also included.
Many levels work without wifi, which puts the game in our offline games category. Not every level or event is confirmed to work offline, so expect some features to need a connection. The game is single player and you set your own pace.
Who should pick an alternative to Candy Crush
Players who dislike ads should look elsewhere. The game contains ads, and the publisher says it shares personal information with advertising partners to personalize ads. Its privacy policy is linked from the store page for anyone who wants detail.
If you want a different kind of puzzle or a different pace, Block Blast! is a related title. Those wanting strategy could try Mindustry or The Battle for Wesnoth. Subway Surfers, Offline Games: No WiFi and Toca Boca World are also alternatives.
Within the same family, there are Candy Crush Soda Saga, Farm Heroes Saga and Candy Crush Solitaire. These offer other twists on matching or card play.
Candy Crush Saga pros and cons
Pros
- Free to install
- Google Play rating of 4.6 from about 38.9 million ratings
- Named boosters: Color Bomb, Lollipop Hammer and Jelly Fish
- Offline play is supported for many levels
- Rated Everyone, with a single player format
Cons
- Contains ads
- Includes in-app purchases for optional items
- Data is shared with advertising partners to personalize ads, per the publisher
- Some levels may need a connection
Is Candy Crush Saga safe?
King publishes Candy Crush Saga, and its content rating is Everyone. The game is free but contains ads and in-app purchases, so check what you are comfortable with before spending or tapping offers. Look over the permissions it asks for and the publisher's privacy policy and terms of service before you start playing.
How to install Candy Crush Saga
- Press the Google Play button on this page.
- Check the listing in the Play Store and press Install.
- Open Candy Crush Saga when the install finishes. Updates arrive through Google Play.
