DNSNet
DNSNet is a free, open-source privacy app for Android. Lightweight ad and content blocker. It has 961 GitHub stars and is released under the GPL-3.0-or-later license, and you can install it from F-Droid and Google Play.
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
Screenshots from the app's F-Droid listing.
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What is DNSNet?
DNSNet is a free, open-source privacy app for Android. Lightweight ad and content blocker. It has 961 GitHub stars and is released under the GPL-3.0-or-later license, and you can install it from F-Droid and Google Play.
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: 1.3.16).
Is DNSNet still maintained?
The repository's most recent commit was on Oct 8, 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.