How to Download & Install Tachiyomi on Android (November 2025)

Are you a Manga fan and wondering which app is the best for you? If yes, then you have come to the right place.

The Tachiyomi App is a must-have for manga fans. It is an open-source manga reader app which allows users to read manga from different sources.

Tachiyomi is available for both Android and iOS. If you are wondering how to install the Tachiyomi App on Android, then this guide is a must-read for you.

To install the Tachiyomi app on Android, you need to download the APK file directly from the official Tachiyomi GitHub page or a reliable source.

Next, manually allow installation from unknown sources and proceed with the installation. Post installation, you must manually install extensions within the app to browse different manga sources.

Tachiyomi Installation Tutorial

Here’s a step-by-step guide to install the Tachiyomi app on Android devices:

Download the APK:

Go to the Tachiyomi GitHub releases page.
Click on the latest release to see the available files.
Download the APK file from the “Assets” section.

Allow installation from unknown sources:

Go to your Android device’s Settings.
Next, click on Apps.
Find and select Install unknown apps.
Tap on the file manager and enable the Allow from this source option.

Install the APK:

Once the APK file is downloaded.
Locate the file in your downloads folder.
Tap on the file and start the installation process.
Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the installation.

Install Extensions:

Open the newly installed Tachiyomi app.
Go to the Extensions tab.
Tap on an extension you want to install and then click on Install.
You may need to restart the app or manually “trust” the installed extension through a prompt.

Launching Tachiyomi

Complete the setup steps to launch the Tachiyomi app.

Choosing a Theme

The app will prompt you to select it.
Choose the default or the one you prefer.
Tap Next to proceed.
Next, configure a download folder for Tachiyomi extensions and manga downloads.
Create a folder and name it..
Then configure the folder in the app settings:
Tap Select Folder when asked.
It will recommend creating a folder like Tachiyomi Downloads.
Tap Use This Folder and Allow permission.
Once set, tap Next.

Grant Permissions

The next step is to grant the necessary permissions.

Install Unknown Apps: Toggle this permission ON to install extensions.
Optional Permissions: Skip if not needed.
Tap Next and then tap Get Started.
The Tachiyomi Android home screen will open.
Tap More (⋮) in the bottom menu.
Go to Settings for advanced options and customization.

Managing Extensions & Repositories

This step involves browsing and configuring extensions needed for accessing and reading manga.

Configure Extensions

Scroll to the Browse section in Settings.
Turn off NSFW content.

Extension Repositories

Go to Extension Repos and click on Add.
Paste third-party repository URLs for additional manga sources here.

Find Extension URLs

In your browser, search for Otaku Extensions Tachiyomi Android.

Visit the first link from trusted sites.
Locate a manga source and long-press its URL,
Copy the Link Address.

Installing Extensions

Paste the copied URL into the Extension Repo field.
Go to Browse > Extensions.
If you do not see anything, then restart the app to fix the issue.

Install & Trust Extensions

Click on your extension.
Tap on Install.
Next, click on Trust to activate it.
Go to Sources and explore your favourite manga.

By following the above steps, you’ll be able to install the Tachiyomi App on Android without any issues.

Hope you found the guide helpful, and for any further queries, do share them in the comments section with us.