OpenVPN for Android
OpenVPN for Android is made and published by Arne Schwabe. AppBrain is an independent app data site and isn't affiliated with Arne Schwabe. The app name, icon, screenshots and description belong to Arne Schwabe and are shown as published on Google Play.
AppBrain's verdict
EstablishedPopularWell rated- Rating on Google Play
- 4.18
- 52,186 ratings
- Installs
- 23 million
- Last updated
- September 5, 2026
- Ads
- No ads
- Size
- 14.6 MB
OpenVPN for Android is popular, with 23 million installs. Users rate it well: 4.2 stars from 52,186 ratings. Its best ranking is #69 in Top Free, Communication in Iran.
User feedback
Ratings and reviews on Google PlayComments on OpenVPN for Android for Android
Google Play Rating history and histogram
Store listing
By Arne Schwabe, from Google Play“Full featured open source OpenVPN client for Android.”
Description by Arne Schwabe Written by the developer, not by AppBrain. Click to read.
It uses the VPNService API of Android 4.0+ and requires neither Jailbreak nor root on your telephone.
FAQ
Can I get free Internet
No, this app is for connecting to an OpenVPN server.
How to connect
OpenVPN is a client software to connect to an OpenVPN server. It is not an APP selling or provding any VPN services.
It allows to your own/company/university/provider OpenVPN server or to the VPN service of many of the commercial
VPN providers.
What is the difference between all the OpenVPN apps?
For more information about the different OpenVPN clients in the Playstore see this: http://ics-openvpn.blinkt.de/FAQ.html#faq_androids_clients_title
Access to your photos/media (Android older than 6.0)
This app implements a feature to import OpenVPN profiles from the SDCard/internal memory. Google categorizes this access "accessing your media and photos"
TAP Mode
Only tun mode support (Sorry no tap, with Android 4.0 only tun can be supported).
Joining Beta
The beta is open, you can the beta by using the join beta beta. Please note that often a beta is not available since I mostly use the beta function to pretest release candidates.
Translate the app
If you want to help to translate OpenVPN into your native language look at the homepage of this project.
Bug reports
Please report bug/suggestions via email or at the code Google Code project. But please read the FAQ before writing me.
Security
OpenSSL Heartbleed: OpenVPN for Android uses its own non vulnerable OpenSSL version. For more details about OpenVPN and Heartbleed see: https://community.openvpn.net/openvpn/wiki/heartbleed
Recent changes:
* Update OpenSSL, OpenVPN, dependencies
* Bugfixes
* Add option to request local network access to connect to local OpenVPN servers under advanced options
Safety and technology
Found in the app by AppBrain- Ads
- No ads
- Price
- Free
- Libraries
- 38
- App size
- 14.6 MB
- Content rating
- Everyone
Technologies used by OpenVPN for Android
Releases
Updates seen on Google Play- Version
- 0.7.65
- Launched
- August 2012
Alternatives
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Installs
Tracked by AppBrain- Last 30 days
- 50 thousand
- Per day
- 1.7 thousand
- 30-day average
- Play install range
- 10+ million
- Launched
- August 2012
Installs over time
OpenVPN for Android has been installed 23 million times. Over the past 30 days, it averaged 1.7 thousand installs per day.
Rankings
Google Play top charts- Highest rank
- #69
- Chart
- Top Free
- Communication
- Country
- Iran
Google Play Rankings for OpenVPN for Android
Top rankings
| Rank | Country | Category | List |
|---|---|---|---|
| 69 | Iran | Communication | Top Free |
| 174 | Japan | Communication | Top Free |
| 134 | South Korea | Communication | Top Free |
| 171 | Netherlands | Communication | Top Free |
| 199 | Poland | Communication | Top Free |
Ranking history in Iran
About the app and developer
About OpenVPN for Android
OpenVPN for Android is a communication app developed by Arne Schwabe.
Install Statistics
OpenVPN for Android has been installed 23 million times. In the last 30 days, the app was installed 50 thousand times. It is ranked in the top 100 communication apps.
User Ratings
OpenVPN for Android is rated 4.18 out of 5 stars. The rating is based on 52 thousand ratings.
App Information
OpenVPN for Android is freely available from Google Play. The app size is 14.55 MB. The latest version available is 0.7.65. The last update was on September 5, 2026.
Technical Requirements
The app has a content rating of Everyone. The app has been available on Google Play since August 2012.
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Frequently asked questions about OpenVPN for Android
Is OpenVPN for Android free?
Yes. OpenVPN for Android is free on Google Play.
Is OpenVPN for Android still available?
Yes. OpenVPN for Android is on Google Play, and the last update we saw was on September 5, 2026.
Does OpenVPN for Android contain ads?
No. Google Play does not list OpenVPN for Android as containing ads.
How large is OpenVPN for Android?
OpenVPN for Android is 14.55 MB.
Is OpenVPN for Android suitable for children?
Google Play rates the content of OpenVPN for Android as suitable for everyone.
How many times has OpenVPN for Android been installed?
Google Play lists 10,000,000+ installs for OpenVPN for Android.
How do people rate OpenVPN for Android?
OpenVPN for Android scores 4.18 out of 5 stars, from 52,186 ratings on Google Play.
Who made OpenVPN for Android?
OpenVPN for Android was developed by Arne Schwabe. It is listed in the communication category on Google Play.
What are the best alternatives to OpenVPN for Android?
People looking at OpenVPN for Android also look at these communication apps: Indonesia VPN - for OpenVPN, Vietnam VPN-Plugin for OpenVPN, Japan VPN - Plugin for OpenVPN, Korea VPN - Plugin for OpenVPN, US VPN - Plugin for OpenVPN.