RethinkDNS & Firewall

rethinkdns.com/appAndroid

Awesome Privacy➔ Networking➔ Ad Blockers➔ RethinkDNS & Firewall

Free and open source ad-blocker and a firewall for Android 6+ (no root required).

Homepage:rethinkdns.com/app
GitHub:github.com/celzero/rethink-app
Privacy:rethinkdns.com/privacy
Android App:play.google.com/.../com.celzero.bravedns
Web info:web-check.xyz/check/rethinkdns.com

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RethinkDNS & Firewall Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy Summary

You are not being tracked
The service does not use any third-party advertising services
Third parties are involved in operating the service
Your personal data is not sold
Your personal data is aggregated into statistics
There is a date of the last update of the agreements
Your personal data is not shared with third parties
Your feedback is invited regarding changes to the terms.
This Service does not keep any logs.
Information is provided about security practices
You can access most of the pages on the service's website without revealing any personal information
The service is open-source
No third-party analytics or tracking platforms are used

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Documents

About the Data

This data is kindly provided by tosdr.org. Read full report at: #4691

RethinkDNS & Firewall Source Code

Author

celzero

Description

DNS over HTTPS / DNS over Tor / DNSCrypt client, WireGuard proxifier, firewall, and connection tracker for Android.

#android#android-app#android-application#android-firewall#anti-censorship#anti-surveillance#censorship-circumvention#censorship-resistance#dns#dns-over-https#dnscrypt#firewall#internet-freedom#open-source#privacy-enhancing-technologies#wireguard

Homepage

https://rethinkfirewall.com/

Repository

LicenseApache-2.0
Created08 Jun 20
Primary languageKotlin
Size67,812 KB
Stars5,331
Forks325
Watchers5,331

Language Usage

Project Health

Last commit6 days ago
Open issues633
Latest releasev0.5.6

Top Contributors

Recent Commits

Mohammed Hussain(21 Aug 26)
Merge pull request #3033 from celzero/hussainmohd-a-patch-3 actions-izzy: update workflow permissions
Mohammed Hussain(21 Aug 26)
actions-izzy: update workflow permissions
Mohammed Hussain(21 Aug 26)
Merge pull request #3031 from celzero/hussainmohd-a-patch-3 actions-izzy: update apk renaming and upload steps
Mohammed Hussain(21 Aug 26)
actions-izzy: update apk renaming and upload steps
Mohammed Hussain(21 Aug 26)
Merge pull request #3030 from celzero/hussainmohd-a-patch-3 actions-dizzy: update workflow for tagging and cleanup
Mohammed Hussain(21 Aug 26)
actions-dizzy: update workflow for tagging and cleanup
Mohammed Hussain(20 Aug 26)
Merge pull request #3027 from celzero/hussainmohd-a-patch-4 actions: rev unused var from workflow
Mohammed Hussain(20 Aug 26)
Merge pull request #3026 from celzero/hussainmohd-a-patch-3 build: update keyPassword environment var
Mohammed Hussain(20 Aug 26)
actions: rev unused var from workflow
Mohammed Hussain(20 Aug 26)
build: update keyPassword environment var
Mohammed Hussain(20 Aug 26)
Merge pull request #3025 from celzero/hussainmohd-a-patch-3 actions-izzy: add signing key validation step to workflow
Mohammed Hussain(20 Aug 26)
actions-izzy: add signing key validation step to workflow
Mohammed Hussain(20 Aug 26)
Merge pull request #3024 from celzero/hussainmohd-a-patch-3 actions-izzy: update keystore file path
Mohammed Hussain(20 Aug 26)
actions-izzy: update keystore file path
Mohammed Hussain(20 Aug 26)
Merge pull request #3023 from celzero/hussainmohd-a-patch-3 actions: izzyondroid; fix additional parameter
Mohammed Hussain(20 Aug 26)
actions: izzyondroid; fix additional parameter
Mohammed Hussain(20 Aug 26)
Merge pull request #3022 from celzero/hussainmohd-a-patch-3 build: add more debug logs
Mohammed Hussain(20 Aug 26)
build: add more debug logs
Mohammed Hussain(20 Aug 26)
Merge pull request #3021 from celzero/hussainmohd-a-patch-3 actions: workflow for IzzyOnDroid build
Mohammed Hussain(20 Aug 26)
Merge branch 'main' into hussainmohd-a-patch-3
Mohammed Hussain(20 Aug 26)
actions: workflow for IzzyOnDroid build
Mohammed Hussain(20 Aug 26)
Merge pull request #3020 from hussainmohd-a/dev-v055y update signing configs, untangle blocklists
Mohammed Hussain(20 Aug 26)
Merge branch 'main' into dev-v055y
hussainmohd-a(20 Aug 26)
build: add signing key conf for izzyondroid
hussainmohd-a(19 Aug 26)
ui: add apps refresh in home screen btm sheet
hussainmohd-a(19 Aug 26)
ui: untangle rethink local and remote blocklist selection logic
Mohammed Hussain(19 Aug 26)
Merge pull request #3018 from hussainmohd-a/dev-v055y RPN UI improvement, bump dep versions
hussainmohd-a(19 Aug 26)
ui: mv rethink blocklists ui to M3
hussainmohd-a(19 Aug 26)
ui: rmv unused illustration
hussainmohd-a(19 Aug 26)
ui: fix missing string literal in play version

RethinkDNS & Firewall Website

Website

Rethink | Fast, secure, configurable, private DNS + Firewall for Android.

3B+ Android users deserve access to a safer and open Internet. RethinkDNS is a private, secure, and fast DNS resolver with custom rules, blocklists, and analytics that lets you block websites temporarily with time-based rules, or permanently through 190+ pre-defined blocklists; analyse DNS requests in real-time, read through aggregated reports. RethinkDNS is highly-available with servers in over 300+ locations across the globe. RethinkDNS+Firewall, a companion app for Android, helps evade Internet censorship as enforced in most countries, and comes with bundled with a firewall that lets you monitor and control Internet access to apps installed on your device.

Redirects

Does not redirect

Security Checks

All 65 security checks passed

Server Details

IP Address104.26.14.30
LocationSan Francisco,California,United States of America,NA
ISPCloudFlare Inc.
ASNAS13335

Associated Countries

Safety Score

Website marked as safe

100%

Blacklist Check

rethinkdns.com was found on 0 blacklists

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RethinkDNS & Firewall Android App

APK Info

AppRethink
Creation Date24 May 24
Last Updated14 Jul 24
Current Versionv0.5.5j
Privacy ReportView on Exodus →

De-Googled Compatibility

Native3.96/ 425 ratings

microG4.00/ 41 ratings

GrapheneOSNative3.9 / 4(14)
LineageOSNative4.0 / 4(6)

Tested on Android 12–16 · Updated 24 Jun 26 · View on Plexus →

Trackers

No trackers found

Permissions

Access Network State
Camera
Change Network State
Foreground Service
Foreground Service Connected Device
Foreground Service System Exempted
Interact Across Users
Internet
Manage External Storage
Post Notifications
Query All Packages
Read External Storage
Receive Boot Completed
Use Biometric
Use Fingerprint
Wake Lock
Write External Storage
Dynamic Receiver Not Exported Permission

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Change History

Amended May 14, 2024 (androidApp)
Renamed Mar 24, 2024 previously: RethinkDNS + Firewall from Networking › Ad Blockers

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