PixEz: Pixiv Client

PixEz is a third-party Pixiv client by Notsfsssf that lets you browse illustrations, view animated ugoira, and run reverse image searches on Android. Built with Flutter, it offers a lightweight alternative to the official app for people who want more control over how they explore creative artwork. The app connects to Pixiv's services, so you can follow artists, check rankings, and search by keyword, title, character name, or even a work ID or link. The latest release, version 0.9.114 Simulacrum, was published on 2026-11-08 and continues the project's steady cadence of updates, following versions like 0.9.113 vitamin and 0.9.112 revert. In practical terms, this update refines the browsing experience rather than introducing a complete overhaul, keeping the focus on smooth navigation and reliable access to your followed artists' newest posts. Because it is a third-party client, you log in with your existing Pixiv account, and the interface is designed to feel responsive even when flipping through image-heavy feeds. The app also handles ugoira, Pixiv's animated illustration format, so those motion works play directly without needing extra tools. For everyday use, the key advantage is speed: the client is lean, the search tools are flexible, and the ability to block specific authors, tags, or works means you can tailor your feed to your tastes. Whether you are a casual browser or a heavy daily user, PixEz aims to make discovering and revisiting artwork simpler, with a clean layout that prioritizes the images themselves.

Key features

• Quickly view the latest works from users you follow
• Support for browsing ranked works and popular illustrations
• Search by any keyword, work title, or character name
• Search by work ID, character ID, or a direct link
• Frequently searched keywords stay on the search bar for easy reuse
• Block specific authors, tags, or individual works to filter your feed
• Built-in support for viewing ugoira animated illustrations
• Reverse image search to find sources or similar artwork

How to install

1. Tap the download button on this page to get the APK file, which is about 18 MB in size.
2. When Android asks for permission, allow your browser or file manager to install apps by enabling the 'Install unknown apps' setting for that app.
3. Open the downloaded APK file from your notification bar or Downloads folder.
4. Tap Install and wait a few seconds for the process to complete.
5. Open PixEz from your app drawer and sign in with your Pixiv account to start browsing.
6. The app requires Android 7.0 or newer to run.

PixEz is ideal for Pixiv power users who want faster browsing and advanced search, digital artists looking for reference images or wanting to block distracting tags, and anime fans who enjoy animated ugoira illustrations and prefer a customizable feed over the default app experience.

If you frequently search for the same characters, rely on the persistent search bar history — it keeps your recent keywords, so you can tap them again instead of retyping long Japanese names.

PixEz delivers a solid, feature-rich way to explore Pixiv on Android, especially for those who value search flexibility and ugoira support. It is not an official client, so occasional hiccups are possible, but the active update schedule and thoughtful filtering options make it a dependable choice for everyday illustration browsing. If you want a leaner, more controllable Pixiv experience, this app is worth trying.