Blokada Slim - content blocker

Protect your privacy for free with the official Blokada app.

blokada · org.blokada.alarm.dnschanger

5.0 out of 5 (10 ratings) 1M+ downloads v22Q3A 36.1 MB Android 9+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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Same certificate as the 3 other versions checked Details

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At a glance

Latest version: v22Q3A (603000000)
Updated: Jul 27, 2022 (4 years ago)
APK size: 36.1 MB
Requires: Android 9+ (API 28)
CPU support: ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Category: Tools (app)
Listed since: Aug 12, 2019 (at least)
Permissions: 22 (7 sensitive)
Website: kar.gs
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

Blokada Slim - content blocker is an app by blokada in the Tools category, listed since at least August 2019. It includes native code for ARM 32-bit and ARM 64-bit, so it runs on practically every phone.

Since version 5.20.2, the APK grew from 25.6 MB to 36.1 MB. Since version 4.7.3, the minimum Android version rose from 5.0 to 9. It asks for 22 permissions, 7 of them sensitive, including precise location, location in the background and approximate location. Compared with version 5.21.0, it adds 5 new permissions: “Approximate location”, “In-app purchases”, “Request delete packages” and 2 more. The app offers in-app purchases through Google Play.

Ratings

5.0out of 510 ratings

5 ★100%
4 ★0%
3 ★0%
2 ★0%
1 ★0%

Ratings from users of the source store — not collected or verified by AAPKs.

What's new in v22Q3A

New blocklists, bugfixes, and more!

Description

From the listing uploaded by “ddstore109”.

This is the only official app on Play Store from the Blokada open source project. Beware of clones, they may contain malicious code. Blokada Slim is a free app that uses DNS (Domain Name System) servers to enable you to have a better browsing experience to see only the content you want. There is also a built in VPN that is optional to use. The website of the project is: https://blokada.org. The version from the website has more features and is also free. Join us on our Telegram chat if you have questions or feedback: https://go.blokada.org/chat ---- Best features: - NO root permissions required! - Supports every web browser and apps. - DNS based interception (VPN mode) for all modern browsers. - Blocks sites that distribute malicious content, viruses and fraudulent websites. The most compatible content blocker on the market! • ❎ Blocks content • 💰 Saves your data plan • 🛵 Browse FASTER by loading less data • 🔋 Increase battery life

Version history

4 versions are listed, going back to v4.7.3. Since v22Q3A it requires Android 9+.

v22Q3A LATEST Jul 27, 2022 36.1 MB TRUSTED v5.21.0 May 10, 2022 25.4 MB TRUSTED v5.20.2 May 15, 2022 25.6 MB TRUSTED v4.7.3 Sep 1, 2020 11.9 MB TRUSTED

All 4 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Certificate issued to “blokada.org” The developer's name — though anyone can put any name in a certificate.
Same certificate as the 3 other versions checked

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Jul 27, 2022
Antivirus scan passed Jun 26, 2024
Signed byCN=blokada.org
Signing certificate (SHA-1)55:2A:FF:E3:F8:63:56:9F:9E:D0:51:25:D5:29:91:C2:74:4D:2B:B3
File MD5b9b72d7547b6d0aef8e26257167b6199
Uploaded by “ddstore109” 338 followers · uploading since 2019

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Permissions (22)

Blokada Slim - content blocker requests 22 permissions, 7 of them sensitive.

Approximate location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
Location in the background Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION
Modify shared storage Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Precise location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION
Read phone status and identity Sensitive android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE
Request installing other apps Sensitive android.permission.REQUEST_INSTALL_PACKAGES
See all installed apps Sensitive android.permission.QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES
Alarm set alarm (custom) com.android.alarm.permission.SET_ALARM
Control vibration android.permission.VIBRATE
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Get tasks android.permission.GET_TASKS
In-app purchases (Google Play Billing) com.android.vending.BILLING
Interact across users android.permission.INTERACT_ACROSS_USERS
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Read logs android.permission.READ_LOGS
Request delete packages android.permission.REQUEST_DELETE_PACKAGES
Run at startup android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
Use biometric hardware android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC
Use fingerprint hardware android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT
View Wi-Fi connections android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch
Location android.hardware.location
Portrait screen android.hardware.screen.portrait
Wi-Fi android.hardware.wifi

Blokada Slim - content blocker APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of Blokada Slim - content blocker for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 9 or later. Version 5.21.0 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 7.0 and later. It is an old build: apps that rely on online services may no longer connect when they are this old. Get version 5.21.0 · All versions

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Only if it is signed with the same certificate as the copy on your phone and isn't an older version. If Android says “App not installed”, the certificates differ; uninstalling your copy first works but deletes its data unless it is backed up.

Is Blokada Slim - content blocker free?

The APK is free to download, but the app offers in-app purchases through Google Play.

Is the Blokada Slim - content blocker APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. It is signed with the same certificate as the 3 other versions checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is b9b72d7547b6d0aef8e26257167b6199.