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NetGuard - no-root firewall

A simple way to block access to the internet per application

Marcel Bokhorst · eu.faircode.netguard

4.4 (63 ratings) 10M+ downloads v2.337 3.1 MB Android 6.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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  • Signature matches the Google Play version Details

At a glance

Latest version
v2.337 (2026080101)
Updated
Aug 31, 2026 (1 month ago)
APK size
3.1 MB
Requires
Android 6.0+ (API 23)
CPU support
x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Category
Tools (app)
Permissions
13 (1 sensitive)
Website
netguard.me
Developer contact
[email protected]
Privacy
Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

NetGuard - no-root firewall is an app by Marcel Bokhorst in the Tools category. It includes native code for x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit and ARM 64-bit, so it runs on practically every phone.

Since version 2.138, the minimum Android version rose from 4.0 to 6.0. It asks for 13 permissions, 1 of them sensitive: read phone status and identity. It asks for the same permissions as version 2.334. The app offers in-app purchases through Google Play.

Ratings

4.4out of 563 ratings
  • 5 ★65%
  • 4 ★19%
  • 3 ★10%
  • 2 ★3%
  • 1 ★3%

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

What's new in v2.337

* Updated to SDK 36

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

NetGuard is an internet security app, which offers simple and advanced ways to restrict apps' access to the internet. Applications and addresses can individually be allowed or denied access to your Wi-Fi and/or mobile connection. Root permissions are not required. Blocking access to the internet can help: • reduce your data usage • save your battery • increase your privacy Features: • Simple to use • No root required • 100% open source • No calling home • No tracking or analytics • No advertisements • Actively developed and supported • Android 5.1 and later supported • IPv4/IPv6 TCP/UDP supported • Tethering supported • Optionally allow when screen on • Optionally block when roaming • Optionally block system applications • Optionally notify when an application accesses the internet • Optionally record network usage per application per address • Material design theme with light and dark theme PRO features: • Log all outgoing traffic; search and filter access attempts; export PCAP files to analyze traffic • Allow/block individual addresses per application • New application notifications; configure NetGuard directly from the notification • Display network speed graph in a status bar notification • Select from five additional themes in both light and dark version There is no other no-root firewall offering all these features. If you like to test new features, you can participate in the test program: https://play.google.com/apps/testing/eu.faircode.netguard All required permissions are described here: https://github.com/M66B/NetGuard/blob/master/FAQ.md#user-content-faq42 NetGuard uses the Android VPNService to route traffic to itself, so it can be filtered on-device instead of on a server. Only one app can use this service at the same time, which is a limitation of Android. The full source code is available here: https://github.com/M66B/NetGuard

Version history

4 versions are listed, going back to v2.138. Since v2.337 it requires Android 6.0+.

v2.337 LATEST Aug 31, 2026 3.1 MB TRUSTED v2.334 Aug 23, 2026 3 MB TRUSTED v2.333 Nov 4, 2025 3 MB TRUSTED v2.138 Nov 10, 2017 3.1 MB TRUSTED

All 4 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

  • Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Aug 31, 2026.
  • Certificate issued to “faircode.eu” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
  • Same certificate as the 2 other versions checked

Store checks and file details

  • Developer signature not checked yet Aug 31, 2026
  • Validated against Google Play Aug 31, 2026
  • Signed byO=faircode.eu
  • Signing certificate (SHA-1)EF:46:F8:13:D2:C8:A0:64:D7:2C:93:6B:9B:96:D1:CC:CC:98:93:78
  • File MD57481553e016689c7046e11528a01a0d5
  • Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (13)

NetGuard - no-root firewall requests 13 permissions, 1 of them sensitive.

NetGuard - no-root firewall APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of NetGuard - no-root firewall for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 6.0 or later. Version 2.334 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 5.1 and later. Get version 2.334 · All versions

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

Yes, if your installed copy is older. It is signed like the Google Play version, so Android installs it as an update and keeps your data.

Is NetGuard - no-root firewall free?

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

Is the NetGuard - no-root firewall APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. Its signature matches the Google Play version. It is signed with the same certificate as the 2 other versions checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 7481553e016689c7046e11528a01a0d5.

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