Download APK OK New Features, Feature Changes & Honest Review
OK, short for Odnoklassniki, is one of the biggest social networks in Russia and the CIS region. It started in 2006 as a classmates reunion site and grew into a full social platform with a feed, groups, video, music, games and messaging. Its audience skews older than the crowd on trendier apps, and that shapes everything about how the app feels.
I spent time using OK as a newcomer to see what it offers today, what has changed recently, and where it falls short. This review covers the newest features, the feature changes that matter, and an honest verdict on who should install it.
What OK (Odnoklassniki) is and who actually uses it
OK is a general social network owned by VK, the company behind VKontakte and Mail.ru services. Its core users live in Russia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Belarus and other CIS countries, with a strong presence among people aged 30 and above. If your friends, family or classmates are there, the app is the way to reach them.
The feed works like other social apps: friends post photos, videos and status updates, and you react, comment and share. Groups gather people around hobbies, towns, schools and workplaces. The difference is cultural rather than technical: the tone is personal and local, and the app’s most popular content is everyday life, local news and family photos rather than viral trends.
OK new features and the changes that matter most
Recent updates have pushed video and live streaming harder. OK Live lets anyone broadcast from the app, and live videos now surface higher in the feed. Short video clips have their own section, which is a clear response to how people watch video elsewhere. The video player supports casting to a TV, which matters for an audience that watches longer clips at home.
Messaging has improved too. Chats now support voice messages, stickers, gifts and video calls, and group chats handle larger numbers of people. Photo albums load faster, and the search finds people, groups and posts more reliably than older versions did. These are not flashy changes, but they remove daily friction.
One change worth noting is the feed tuning. OK now mixes friend posts with recommended groups and videos more aggressively. You can still filter to friends only, but the default feed wants you to discover. If you open the app for family updates, learn where the friends-only filter lives.
OK Live streaming and short video features
Going live takes two taps from the composer, and viewers can react and comment in real time. Streamers can earn virtual gifts from viewers, which is the app’s main creator economy. Short clips autoplay in the video tab, and you can save clips to watch later or share them into a chat.
OK music, games and gifts inside the app
Music streaming is built in, with playlists, radio-style stations and charts. Games run inside the app without a separate install, covering puzzles, card games and farming games that suit the audience. Virtual gifts let you send a small paid token to a friend on a birthday, which remains one of OK’s most-used features.
OK feed controls and notification settings that keep it calm
The feed is the part of OK you will see most, so shaping it pays off quickly. A closed profile is the strongest single setting, but the feed itself has its own controls: you can hide posts from a group without leaving it, mute a friend’s updates without unfriending them, and switch the feed to friends only when recommendations take over. Those three moves turn a noisy feed into a personal one.
Notifications deserve the same treatment. Birthday reminders and messages from close friends are worth keeping, while group activity and game invites are not. Open Settings, then Notifications, and switch off everything except messages and birthdays for the first week. You can always turn a category back on. Pair that with two-step verification in the security settings and the app becomes both quieter and safer, and the OK Live tab stops competing for your attention every time you open the app.
How to find groups and communities on OK
Tap Search, then Groups, and type a town, school or hobby. Joining is usually instant, though some groups need approval. Once inside, set notifications to highlights only, or the group will fill your feed. Leaving is just as quick, so try groups freely.
OK features at a glance: feed, groups, video and messaging
The app organises itself into five areas: Feed, Friends, Messages, Notifications and Menu. Feed is the home view. Friends shows birthdays and suggestions. Messages holds chats and calls. Notifications collects reactions and mentions. Menu hides everything else, from music to settings, and it is worth exploring once.
| Feature | What it does | Who it suits |
|---|---|---|
| Feed | Friend posts, recommended groups and videos | Daily catch-up |
| Groups | Communities by town, school or hobby | Local and interest circles |
| OK Live | Live video broadcasts with chat | Streamers and event watchers |
| Music | Streaming, playlists, charts | Background listening |
| Messages | Chats, voice, video calls, stickers | Family and old friends |
| Games | In-app casual games | Short breaks |
OK privacy and account settings you should check first
Privacy is where OK needs your attention, because the defaults lean open. A new profile is visible to other users, and your photos, friends list and groups may show to people you do not know. Spend ten minutes in Settings, then Privacy, before you post anything.
The most useful controls are profile visibility, who can write on your wall, who can send you friend requests, and who can see your photos. A closed profile hides most of your content from strangers. The blacklist blocks specific people entirely, and you can stop strangers from messaging you.
Two-step verification exists and is worth turning on, since social accounts are prime targets for takeover. Use a strong unique password, add a recovery phone number, and review the sessions list to see which devices are logged in. If you see a device you do not recognise, remove it at once.
How to make your OK profile private
Open Settings, then Privacy, and set your profile to closed. Then limit who can see your photos, your friends list and your groups. Check the setting for who can find you by phone number, and turn it off unless you want old contacts to find you easily.
OK account recovery if you lose your password
Use the “forgot password” link on the login screen and follow the code sent to your linked phone or email. If you changed numbers, use the account recovery form with your old details and a photo ID if asked. Recovery can take a day or more, so keep your linked phone number current.
OK pros and cons after honest use
The app’s strength is its community. If your people are on OK, no other app replaces it. The feed is calm compared with trend-chasing networks, groups are genuinely local, and the built-in music and games mean you rarely need a second app for an evening’s entertainment.
| Area | Pros | Cons |
|---|---|---|
| Community | Strong in Russia and CIS, great for family | Thin outside its home region |
| Video | Live streams, clips, TV casting | Short video lags behind rivals |
| Messaging | Chats, calls, stickers, gifts | Spam friend requests are common |
| Privacy | Closed profiles, blacklist, 2-step login | Defaults lean open; needs setup |
| Content | Music, games and groups built in | Feed mixes in many recommendations |
The weak spots are real. Outside Russia and the CIS, the network effect is weak, so the app feels empty if your circle is elsewhere. Spam friend requests and group invites are a regular nuisance. The interface carries years of features, and the menu can feel crowded. And the feed’s recommended content sometimes buries the friends you actually came to see.
Who OK is best for, and who should skip it
OK suits anyone with family or friends in Russia and the CIS, people reconnecting with classmates, and users who prefer a calmer social feed. It suits older users who want one app for photos, chat, music and games. It is a poor fit if your circle lives on other networks, since a social app without your people is just an empty feed. If you enjoy OK then Bigo Live is a natural next app to try. When you want a change of pace then Twitch covers that need neatly. And for a third option Likee is worth a look as well.
OK frequently asked questions
Is OK free to use on Android?
Yes, the app is free. Virtual gifts, some stickers and certain games cost money, but posting, messaging, groups and video are free. You can use the app for years without paying anything.
How do I delete my OK account?
Open the app or website settings, find the account deletion option, and confirm. Deletion is not instant: there is a waiting period during which you can change your mind. Download your photos first, since deleted accounts take their content with them.
Can I use OK without a phone number?
Registration needs a phone number for verification. The number also serves as your recovery method, so use a number you will keep. Changing it later is possible in settings, but do it before you lose the old one.
Why am I getting so many friend requests on OK?
Open profiles attract requests from strangers, and OK’s suggestions surface your profile widely. Close your profile, limit who can send requests, and use the blacklist on repeat offenders. The flow slows down within days.
Does OK have an English version?
The app supports several languages including English, though most user content is in Russian. Switch the language in settings if the interface opens in Russian, and expect group posts to stay in their original language.
Final verdict on OK for Android users
OK is a solid social network that knows its audience. The feed, groups, live video, music and messaging work well, and the privacy tools are there if you take ten minutes to set them. Its limits are honest: it thrives where its community lives and feels thin elsewhere, and the defaults need tightening.
If your family or classmates are on OK, install it, close your profile, turn on two-step verification, and use it for what it does best: keeping up with people. When you are ready to give it a proper try then use the link below. Click here to download the OK app. A similar app is worth a quick look too. Click here to download the Bigo Live app. For a second option, Click here to download the Twitch app.
