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Android Apps > Tools > NetGuard - no-root firewall
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NetGuard - no-root firewall

by Marcel Bokhorst, FairCode BV · Tools · Free
On Google Play since November 2015 · Data updated 2026-10-17
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NetGuard - no-root firewall is made and published by Marcel Bokhorst, FairCode BV. AppBrain is an independent app data site and isn't affiliated with Marcel Bokhorst, FairCode BV. The app name, icon, screenshots and description belong to Marcel Bokhorst, FairCode BV and are shown as published on Google Play.

AppBrain's verdict

EstablishedPopularWell rated
Rating on Google Play
4.25
28,563 ratings
Installs
13 million
Last updated
August 1, 2026
Ads
No ads
Size
3.07 MB

NetGuard - no-root firewall is popular, with 13 million installs. Users rate it well: 4.2 stars from 28,563 ratings.

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Ratings and reviews on Google Play

Comments on NetGuard - no-root firewall for Android

★★★★★ asad semab · Jul 20, 2026
Net Guard – No-Root Firewall (500-Character Review) Net Guard is an excellent privacy and firewall app for Android that lets you control which apps can access the internet over Wi-Fi or mobile data without requiring root. It is open source, lightweight, ad-free, and uses Android's VPN service to filter network traffic locally. It is not a traditional antivirus, but it helps improve privacy, reduce background data usage, and save battery. Overall Rating: ★★★★☆ (4.5/5). A reliable choice for users
★★★★★ P. Hall · Sep 13, 2026
UPDATE: Net Guard is the best firewall I've ever used on my Android phone. Using it now for over five years. I won't use any smartphone without it, and I've tried other firewalls. Net Guard even blocks ads that apps force on you. You simply block the app from internet access, but still use the app (unless you need the app to have internet access). Net Guard is a 5-Star firewall. I've even become proficient using the expert mode. Net Guard is truly a brilliant piece of work. For experts or novices.
★★★★★ Ray Reynolds · Jul 25, 2026
The Pinnacle of firewalls, in my opinion, because I figured out how to get this one to enforce data rules in combination with my VPN enabled, and running since Android 13, and that's why I hold this developer in such high esteem. And his "FAIR EMAIL" app is also a firewall, but for email, "ANY AND ALL EMAIL ACCOUNTS" 5⭐ from me.
★☆☆☆☆ Arthur Domino · Jul 25, 2026
Not reliable enough to keep your data plan safe from flaky Wi-Fi disconnecting in the middle of a YouTube or twitch stream. Works 90 percent of the time, but that 10 percent still blew my data cap.
★☆☆☆☆ Apollo Morgan · Jun 27, 2026
Trying to charge extra for basic features other apps give for free is wild.
★☆☆☆☆ Trevor Wilson (Razlspinks) · Sep 30, 2026
Not as expected, does not work correctly. The exceptions slow everything down. I have to turn it off to get the exceptions be allowed. I paid for premium and it's not worth it. Basically I paid for airplane mode. Move on

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Store listing

By Marcel Bokhorst, FairCode BV, from Google Play

“A simple way to block access to the internet per application”

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Description by Marcel Bokhorst, FairCode BV Written by the developer, not by AppBrain. Click to read.
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

Recent changes:
* Updated to SDK 36
Official page on Google Play

Safety and technology

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Ads
No ads
Price
Free
Libraries
19
App size
3.07 MB
Needs Android
6.0+
Content rating
Everyone

Technologies used by NetGuard - no-root firewall

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Releases

Updates seen on Google Play
Version
2.337
Launched
November 2015
  • Aug 1, 2026UpdateVersion 2.337
  • Oct 12, 2025UpdateVersion 2.334
  • Oct 4, 2025UpdateVersion 2.333
  • Aug 3, 2025Installs10,000,000+ installs
  • Dec 28, 2024UpdateVersion 2.332
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Installs

Tracked by AppBrain
Last 30 days
160 thousand
Per day
5.2 thousand
30-day average
Play install range
10+ million
Launched
November 2015

Installs over time

NetGuard - no-root firewall has been installed 13 million times. Over the past 30 days, it averaged 5.2 thousand installs per day.

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About the app and developer

About NetGuard - no-root firewall

NetGuard - no-root firewall is a tools app developed by Marcel Bokhorst, FairCode BV.

How many times has NetGuard - no-root firewall been installed?

NetGuard - no-root firewall has been installed 13 million times. In the last 30 days, the app was installed 160 thousand times.

What is the rating of NetGuard - no-root firewall?

NetGuard - no-root firewall is rated 4.25 out of 5 stars, based on 29 thousand ratings.

Is NetGuard - no-root firewall free?

NetGuard - no-root firewall is free. The app size is 3.07 MB. The latest version available is 2.337. The last update was on August 1, 2026.

What are the requirements for NetGuard - no-root firewall?

NetGuard - no-root firewall requires Android 6.0+ or higher. The app has a content rating of Everyone. The app has been available on Google Play since November 2015.

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Frequently asked questions about NetGuard - no-root firewall

Is NetGuard - no-root firewall free?

Yes. NetGuard - no-root firewall is free on Google Play.

Is NetGuard - no-root firewall still available?

Yes. NetGuard - no-root firewall is on Google Play, and the last update we saw was on August 1, 2026.

Does NetGuard - no-root firewall contain ads?

No. Google Play does not list NetGuard - no-root firewall as containing ads.

What Android version does NetGuard - no-root firewall require?

NetGuard - no-root firewall runs on Android 6.0 and higher.

How large is NetGuard - no-root firewall?

NetGuard - no-root firewall is 3.07 MB.

Is NetGuard - no-root firewall suitable for children?

Google Play rates the content of NetGuard - no-root firewall as suitable for everyone.

How many times has NetGuard - no-root firewall been installed?

Google Play lists 10,000,000+ installs for NetGuard - no-root firewall.

How do people rate NetGuard - no-root firewall?

NetGuard - no-root firewall scores 4.25 out of 5 stars, from 28,563 ratings on Google Play.

Who made NetGuard - no-root firewall?

NetGuard - no-root firewall was developed by Marcel Bokhorst, FairCode BV. It is listed in the tools category on Google Play.

What are the best alternatives to NetGuard - no-root firewall?

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