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Niantic Campfire

Niantic Campfire

by Scopely Explore, Inc.

1.4K ratings
602 reviews
#143 in free Social Networking
🌐 Social Networking
Free

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • June 30, 2022
  • September 14, 2026

Background Location Access

Developer

Scopely Explore, Inc.
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About

Discover and connect with nearby players for real-world gaming experiences. Plan activities, find communities, and communicate with friends to accomplish in-game quests and schedule gatherings.

✓Discover real-time activities
✓Plan ahead with Campfire Map
✓Find game communities
✓Connect with new players
✓Direct and group messaging
✓Schedule group gatherings
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Niantic Campfire. Based on 1.4K reviews and a 3.1/5 average, it highlights the 4 positives and 5 negatives reviewers mention most about this Social Networking app.

Positive things

  • 🚀Helpful for finding raids
  • 🤝Ability to connect with local players
  • 📍Accurate raid map
  • 💬Good for coordinating meetups

Negative things

  • 🐛Buggy and glitchy
  • 🤖Lack of notifications
  • 🕰️Long wait times to find raid groups
  • 🔒Login and account issues
  • 📱Clunky and unintuitive UI
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What's New in Niantic Campfire

2026.37.0

September 14, 2026

Bug Fixes from previous version

Charts

Top Free

📈 143+2

Social Networking

This app rose +2 positions in Social Networking chart.

Last updated on September 17, 2026.

User reviews

Most RecentHighest RatedLowest Rated

Lake America doesn’t exist

It called Lake Ontario.
debaser100debaser100

Could be better

The old version used to make it easy to join raids around the world so you had more options. I miss that.
RoflmooRoflmoo

Please add a global join for raids

I live in a rural part of Texas so nobody is raiding and it would be nice to get in some groups with more than 2 people
Derrick CampbellDerrick Campbell

Super good app

I can make tons of friends
Zash761Zash761

Why is it local

Why is it local that was the problem and all they did was just rebrand as campfire make the raid joining or hosting global not local
HakuwakuHakuwaku
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

4 issues

Unable to host or join raids

Bug

Constantly asks to download Pokémon GO

Bug

Notifications not working properly

Bug

Crashes and freezes on login

Bug
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Requested Features

5 requests

Add pokestop locations to map

Feature

Implement dark mode

Feature

Allow filtering and searching for specific raids

Feature

Improve group chat and messaging features

Feature

Integrate with Pokémon GO more seamlessly

Feature

FAQ

What does Niantic Campfire do?

Campfire helps you connect with other players of Niantic's real-world games. It allows you to discover and plan in-game activities, find local gaming communities, and communicate with friends to achieve game quests and schedule meetups.

How can I find other players with Campfire?

You can find other players by discovering real-time activities on the Campfire Map and by joining game communities in your area. The app facilitates meeting new players and connecting with them through direct and group messages.

Is Niantic Campfire free to use?

Yes, the app is free to download and use. It offers features for connecting players and organizing in-game activities without any upfront cost.

What kind of in-game activities can I plan?

You can discover real-time activities happening near you and plan ahead using the Campfire Map. The app is designed to help you accomplish in-game quests and schedule group gatherings with both existing and new friends.