DNSNet

Lightweight ad and content blocker

Charles Lombardo · dev.clombardo.dnsnet

5.0 out of 5 (1 rating) 500K+ downloads v1.3.16 18.6 MB Android 7.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v1.3.16 (77)
Updated: Jun 9, 2026 (4 months ago)
APK size: 18.6 MB
Requires: Android 7.0+ (API 24)
CPU support: x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Category: Tools (app)
Listed since: Nov 16, 2025 (at least)
Permissions: 9 (1 sensitive)
Website: github.com/t895/DNSNet
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

DNSNet is an app by Charles Lombardo in the Tools category, listed since at least November 2025. It includes native code for x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit and ARM 64-bit, so it runs on practically every phone.

It asks for 9 permissions, 1 of them sensitive: see all installed apps.

What's new in v1.3.16

Fixed an issue that would break connectivity when not using DoH3 Updated translations

Description

From the listing uploaded by “giveyoufreeapp”.

DNSNet allows you to take more control over what internet traffic goes in and out of your device. You can download host files to block a set of known advertising or malicious host names and then create exemptions where you see fit. It works by creating a lightweight VPN service that filters your internet traffic as you use your device. If you ever have trouble with connecting to a site or using an app, you can always exempt an app from filtering or create an exception for a specific host name.

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Warning

Signing certificate

Certificate issued to “Charles Lombardo” The developer's name — though anyone can put any name in a certificate.

Store checks and file details

Developer signature check failed Jun 9, 2026
Signed byCN=Charles Lombardo
Signing certificate (SHA-1)DB:41:31:8A:56:06:7F:C6:68:01:9F:E5:83:DC:BF:0C:55:8D:3E:82
File MD5555d9d0cf4f0a2ba608ed8816f628230
Uploaded by “giveyoufreeapp” 7 followers · uploading since 2025

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Permissions (9)

DNSNet requests 9 permissions, 1 of them sensitive.

See all installed apps Sensitive android.permission.QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES
Foreground service system exempted android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SYSTEM_EXEMPTED
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Internal broadcast protection (app-defined) dev.clombardo.dnsnet.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Run at startup android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
Show notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

DNSNet APK: questions and answers

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 the DNSNet APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store flagged this file with a security warning. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 555d9d0cf4f0a2ba608ed8816f628230.