Android users in those countries can now download the Clubhouse beta from the Google Play Store — but they’ll still need an invite to use the app. The audio-based social network arrived on Android in the US on Sunday, more than a year after the app launched on iOS.
Before you ask…yes, still invite-only. We’re managing growth so we can build more sustainable infrastructure before the floodgates open. Soon(ish)! pic.twitter.com/EdltTZS0hD — Clubhouse (@Clubhouse) May 9, 2021 Announcing the initial launch, Clubhouse said the US rollout would be followed by other English-speaking countries and then the rest of the world: The Android rollout comes at a challenging time for the company. Downloads of the app plummeted from a peak of 9.6 million in February to 922,000 in April, according to Sensor Tower. [Read more: This dude drove an EV from the Netherlands to New Zealand — here are his 3 top road trip tips] As the numbers dipped, a range of deep-pocketed rivals announced their own Clubhouse clones. Tech giants including Facebook, Twitter, Reddit, and Telegram have all recently unveiled social audio products, some of which look remarkably similar to the Clubhouse UI. The pioneers of the format will hope the Android rollout helps it flourish rather than flounder amid the growing competition.
