NetGuard - no-root firewall 2.329

Marcel Bokhorst, FairCode BV – Freeware – Android
out of 27566 votes

NetGuard is an internet security application that provides both simple and advanced methods for controlling apps' internet access.

This app allows you to individually allow or deny access to Wi-Fi and/or mobile connections for specific applications and addresses, without requiring root permissions.

By blocking internet access, NetGuard can help you:

Reduce data usage
Save battery life
Enhance privacy

Key features of NetGuard include:

Easy-to-use interface
No need for root access
100% open source
No data transmission to external servers
No tracking or analytics
No advertisements
Regular development and support
Compatible with Android 5.1 and later versions
Supports IPv4/IPv6 TCP/UDP protocols
Tethering functionality
Optional access control based on screen activity
Optional blocking of internet access when roaming
Optional blockage of system applications
Optional notifications when applications attempt to access the internet
Ability to track network usage per application per address
Material design theme with light and dark options

The PRO version of NetGuard offers additional features:

Traffic logging, search, and filtering with the ability to export PCAP files for traffic analysis.
Granular control of individual addresses per application.
Notifications for new application installations, with direct configuration options.
Network speed graph displayed in a status bar notification.
Five additional theme options available in both light and dark versions.

No other firewall application without root access offers this comprehensive set of features.

If you are interested in testing new features, you can participate in the NetGuard test program: https://play.google.com/apps/testing/eu.faircode.netguard

For more information about required permissions, please visit: https://github.com/M66B/NetGuard/blob/master/FAQ.md#user-content-faq42

NetGuard uses the Android VPNService to route traffic through itself, enabling on-device filtering instead of server-based filtering. Please note that only one app can utilize this service at a time due to Android limitations.

The complete source code for NetGuard is available here: https://github.com/M66B/NetGuard

Overview

NetGuard - no-root firewall is a Freeware software in the category System Utilities developed by Marcel Bokhorst, FairCode BV.

The latest version of NetGuard - no-root firewall is 2.329, released on 12/26/2024. It was initially added to our database on 10/13/2023.

NetGuard - no-root firewall runs on the following operating systems: Android.

Users of NetGuard - no-root firewall gave it a rating of 5 out of 5 stars.

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