NetGuard - no-root firewall
8.6 2K+
v2.337 by Marcel Bokhorst, FairCode BV
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NetGuard provides simple and advanced ways to block certain apps' access to the internet without the help of root privileges.About NetGuard
NetGuard (Package Name: eu.faircode.netguard) is developed by Marcel Bokhorst, FairCode BV and the latest version of NetGuard - no-root firewall 2.337 was updated on August 17, 2026. NetGuard - no-root firewall is in the category of Tools. You can check all apps from the developer of NetGuard - no-root firewall and find 200 alternative apps to NetGuard - no-root firewall on Android. NetGuard - no-root firewall is listed in 10 Best Firewall Apps for Android. Currently this app is for free. This app can be downloaded on Android 6.0+ on APKFab or Google Play. All APK/XAPK files on APKFab.com are original and 100% safe with fast download.
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
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
NetGuard 2.337 Update
* Updated to SDK 36
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NetGuard - no-root firewall
2.337
APK
August 3, 2026
3.07 MB
Requires Android: Android 6.0+
Architecture: arm64-v8a, armeabi-v7a, x86, x86_64
Screen DPI: 160-640dpi
SHA1: 8b08b80f96f499ecc948f6db8d97782b1303d1ac
Size: 3.07 MB
What's New:
* Updated to SDK 36
NetGuard - no-root firewall
2.335
APK
May 22, 2026
3.03 MB
Requires Android: Android 5.1+
Architecture: arm64-v8a, armeabi-v7a, x86, x86_64
Screen DPI: 160-640dpi
SHA1: 92f7010a555434a16bc4733986d20193c602c7c4
Size: 3.03 MB
What's New:
* Updated whois link
* Small improvements and bug fixes
* Small improvements and bug fixes
NetGuard - no-root firewall
2.334
APK
October 13, 2025
3.03 MB
Variant
Arch
Version
DPI
2025101201
October 13, 2025
arm64-v8a, armeabi-v7a, x86, x86_64
Android 5.1+
160-640dpi
2025101201
October 15, 2025
arm64-v8a, armeabi-v7a, x86, x86_64
Android 5.1+
160-640dpi
NetGuard - no-root firewall
2.333
APK
October 11, 2025
3.04 MB
Requires Android: Android 5.1+
Architecture: arm64-v8a, armeabi-v7a, x86, x86_64
Screen DPI: 160-640dpi
SHA1: eed62751e651a57372a33a51cf5c061d01db5626
Size: 3.04 MB
What's New:
* Improved compatibility for Android 15+
* Small improvements and minor bug fixes
* Small improvements and minor bug fixes
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Update Date:
2026-08-17
Latest Version:
2.337
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