Download Skype for Android
- App
- Skype
- Developer
- Microsoft Corporation
- Version
- 2.4.1
- File size
- 55.7 MB
- Requires Android
- 8.0 or later
- Source
- Hosted here. Direct distribution authorized by developer or open-source software license.
- Uploaded
- 30 May 2026
- Malware scan
- Scanned, no detections reported (ClamAV & Multi-Engine Scanner, 30 May 2026) · scan report
- File type check
- Valid APK (ZIP) container
- Signature
- v2_v3_signed
- Package name
com.skypeinteractive.skype(as declared by the uploader)- SHA-256
d357d06439531fc0f90417884166c4213b33f29e4b7965c59c5923c59043b962
Before you install: only install APK files from sources you trust. Check the file details above against the developer's own information before installation.
Official Verified Distribution
To protect user security and guarantee malware-free installation, Skype is distributed exclusively through verified official channels.
Install from Google Play (Official) →
✓ Verified genuine developer cryptographic signature. Zero altered binaries or repackaged adware.
How to install
- Download the file from the official link above.
- Check that the file size and SHA-256 hash match the details on this page or the developer's site.
- Open the APK from your browser's downloads or a file manager.
- If Android asks, allow installs from that app (the setting is usually called Install unknown apps).
- Press Install, then review the permissions the app requests when you first open it.
📖 Dedicated Installation Guide: Need detailed instructions or error fixes? Read our complete How to Download & Install Skype APK Guide covering system requirements, permissions, and step-by-step troubleshooting.
Menus differ between phone makers and Android versions. Our step-by-step APK installation guide covers the differences, and checking an APK file explains hashes and signatures.
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