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DNSNet

DNSNet is a free, open-source privacy app for Android. Lightweight ad and content blocker. It has 976 GitHub stars and is released under the GPL-3.0-or-later license, and you can install it from F-Droid and Google Play.

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About DNSNet

DNSNet allows you to take more control over what internet traffic goes in and out of your device. You can download host files to block a set of known advertising or malicious host names and then create exemptions where you see fit. It works by creating a lightweight VPN service that filters your internet traffic as you use your device. If you ever have trouble with connecting to a site or using an app, you can always exempt an app from filtering or create an exception for a specific host name.

Privacy and F-Droid

F-Droid builds DNSNet from its published source code and flags anti-features such as ads, tracking or reliance on non-free services.

No anti-features flagged on the latest F-Droid build.

Screenshots

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Screenshots from the app's F-Droid listing.

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FAQ

DNSNet FAQ

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Is DNSNet free and open source?

Yes. DNSNet's source code is public on GitHub under the GPL-3.0-or-later license, which is OSI-approved or FSF-free. F-Droid, which builds it from source, flags no anti-features such as ads or tracking on its latest build.

How do I install DNSNet?

You can install DNSNet from F-Droid (package dev.clombardo.dnsnet) and from Google Play; the links are on this page. Its GitHub repository also publishes releases (latest: 1.3.17).

Is DNSNet still maintained?

The repository's most recent commit was on Oct 25, 2026. Its F-Droid listing was last updated on Jul 15, 2026. appsgit only lists apps whose repository had a commit in the last six months.