A simple way to block access to the internet per application
About this app
NetGuard provides simple and advanced ways to block access to the internet - no root required.
Applications and addresses can individually be allowed or denied access to your Wi-Fi and/or mobile connection.
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 have a question or problem, you can send an e-mail to marcel+netguard@faircode.eu
If you like to help people less fluent in English, you can help translate NetGuard in your language
If you like to test new features, you can participate in the test program
All required permissions are described here
Licensed under GPL-3.0-only, by Marcel Bokhorst (M66B).
What's New in v2.335
Imported from the F-Droid repository index.
Version history
May 24, 2026 · 2.7 MB · Android API 22–35 · code 2026052101
Imported from the F-Droid repository index.
SHA-256 1875bd846167fb832412ddb412ba1e6bfa9f8b43db3da1b4e5482e2b63313e1c
Oct 16, 2025 · 2.7 MB · Android API 22–35 · code 2025101201
Imported from the F-Droid repository index.
SHA-256 c3151c9848c835ac99917e8ea7f4bf40a9cff357b8d757e0db96b4b94fb3bdec
Jan 2, 2025 · 2.7 MB · Android API 22–34 · code 2024122801
Imported from the F-Droid repository index.
SHA-256 8d6c587884cf8a9021c1f19a913eefb7f69087399aa3a3e328dec5e8c433365a
Will it run on your device?
92%
- Runs on a broad range of modern Android versions.
- Multiple CPU architectures are covered.
- Aligned with the latest Android target SDK expectations.
Installation Guide
Open Settings on your Android device
Go to Security → Unknown sources (or Install unknown apps)
Enable "Allow from this source" for your browser or file manager
Open the downloaded APK file from your Downloads folder
Tap "Install" and wait for installation to complete
Launch the app from your home screen
Make sure to re-enable Unknown Sources restrictions after installation for security.
How to install this safely
How to verify the file you downloaded
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What the signing certificate proves
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How to roll back to an earlier version
If the current release misbehaves, 2.334 is the last build before it. Android will not install an older version code over a newer one, so you must uninstall NetGuard first — which clears its local data unless you have a backup. Reinstall the older APK only if its signing fingerprint matches the build you already trust, and check the API range: an older release may target an Android version your device has moved past.
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Source code
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SHA-256 Hash
1875bd846167fb832412ddb412ba1e6bfa9f8b43db3da1b4e5482e2b63313e1c
Signing certificate
cd775f59ee5aebba18d9f20aa5d69c7b6952958224b7c93f597e174b57b4dd8f
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