square/okhttp
Square’s meticulous HTTP client for the JVM, Android, and GraalVM.
What it does
OkHttp is a widely-used open-source library that handles how Android and Java applications communicate over the internet, making those connections faster, more reliable, and more efficient by automatically compressing data, reusing connections, and recovering from network hiccups. Think of it as a highly optimized postal service built into your app that ensures requests and responses get delivered quickly and reliably, even on spotty networks.
Why it matters for PMs
With nearly 47,000 stars and over 9,000 forks on GitHub, OkHttp is one of the most trusted networking foundations in the Android and Java ecosystem, meaning a huge portion of mobile apps your users already rely on are built on top of it. For founders and PMs, choosing or depending on a product stack that uses OkHttp signals a mature, battle-tested approach to app performance — faster load times and fewer network failures directly translate to better user retention and lower infrastructure costs.
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Score updated Feb 18, 2026
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