ConnectBot: SSH & Mosh client
ConnectBot: SSH & Mosh client is made and published by Kenny Root. AppBrain is an independent app data site and isn't affiliated with Kenny Root. The app name, icon, screenshots and description belong to Kenny Root and are shown as published on Google Play.
AppBrain's verdict
EstablishedPopular- Total installs
- 5.4 million
- Best rank
- #178
- Top Free, Poland
- Rating on Google Play
- 3.91
- 42,551 ratings
- Last updated
- October 13, 2026
ConnectBot: SSH & Mosh client is popular, with 5.4 million installs. Users are divided: 3.9 stars from 42,551 ratings.
Summary
ConnectBot is a powerful open-source SSH client designed to manage multiple sessions and create secure tunnels. Recent updates include improved RSA host key support and enhanced import compatibility.
Pros & Cons
- Open-source SSH client with transparent development
- Supports multiple simultaneous SSH sessions
- Secure tunneling capabilities
- Clipboard copy/paste across apps
- Not ranked in any top lists
- Very low recent download activity (0 in last 30 days)
Installs
Tracked by AppBrain- Last 30 days
- 0
- Play install range
- 5+ million
- Launched
- before 2010
Installs over time
ConnectBot: SSH & Mosh client has been installed 5.4 million times. Over the past 30 days, it has been installed 0 times.
Rankings
Google Play top charts- Highest rank
- #178
- Chart
- Top Free
- Communication
- Country
- Poland
Google Play Rankings for ConnectBot: SSH & Mosh client
Top rankings
Ranking history in Poland
Competitors
Similar apps and more from Kenny RootAlternatives to ConnectBot: SSH & Mosh client
Releases
Updates seen on Google Play- Version
- v1.11.1
- Launched
- before 2010
User feedback
Ratings and reviews on Google PlayGoogle Play Rating history and histogram
Comments on ConnectBot: SSH & Mosh client for Android
Technology
Found in the app by AppBrain- Ads
- No ads
- Price
- Free
- Libraries
- 28
- App size
- 3.46 MB
- Content rating
- Everyone
Technologies used by ConnectBot: SSH & Mosh client
About the app and developer
About ConnectBot: SSH & Mosh client
ConnectBot: SSH & Mosh client is a communication app developed by Kenny Root.
Install Statistics
ConnectBot: SSH & Mosh client has been installed 5.4 million times. In the last 30 days, the app was installed 0 times.
User Ratings
ConnectBot: SSH & Mosh client is rated 3.91 out of 5 stars. The rating is based on 43 thousand ratings.
App Information
ConnectBot: SSH & Mosh client is freely available from Google Play. The app size is 3.46 MB. The latest version available is v1.11.1. The last update was on October 13, 2026.
Technical Requirements
The app has a content rating of Everyone. The app has been available on Google Play since before 2010.
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Store listing
By Kenny Root, from Google Play“Access your servers on the go with an open-source SSH and Mosh terminal.”
Description by Kenny Root Written by the developer, not by AppBrain. Click to read.
Check a service, run commands, or work in your server’s command-line tools wherever you have a connection. Keep multiple terminal sessions open and switch between them as you work.
BUILT FOR MOBILE USE
• Use Mosh to keep working through temporary network interruptions and changes between Wi-Fi and mobile data. Mosh requires mosh-server on the remote machine.
• Copy commands and terminal output, including scrollback, between ConnectBot and other apps.
• Use dedicated terminal controls for keyboard shortcuts.
• Customize your terminal with profiles.
SSH TOOLS FOR YOUR SERVERS
• Save connections for the servers you use regularly.
• Authenticate using passwords or SSH keys.
• Create local and remote SSH port forwards to access network services through your SSH connection.
• Automate tasks after logging in.
OPEN SOURCE
ConnectBot is an open-source Android app developed with contributions from the community. Explore the source code, find help, or contribute at connectbot.org.
GETTING STARTED
You’ll need a reachable server with SSH enabled, its address, and a username plus a password or SSH key. Add a connection in ConnectBot, verify the server’s host key, and sign in to open your terminal.
Recent changes:
• Mosh support for roaming, drop-resilient mobile connections
• You can now select and copy text from scrollback
• Better rendering for boxes and complex scripts (Arabic shaping, emoji)
• Inline image support for iTerm2 and Kitty graphics
• Advanced post-login automation (prompt, input, delay, port forwards)
• Full IME support with dedicated shortcut controls
• In-console session switching with optional swipe gesture