RethinkDNS & Firewall

rethinkdns.com/app
RethinkDNS & Firewall

An open-source ad-blocker and firewall app for Android 6+ (does not require root).

Open Source

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

Score

A

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/

License

Apache-2.0

Created

08 Jun 20

Last Updated

29 Jul 26

Latest version

v0.5.5

Primary Language

Kotlin

Size

64,469 KB

Stars

5,192

Forks

311

Watchers

5,192

Language Usage

Language Usage

Star History

Star History

Top Contributors

Recent Commits

  • Mohammed Hussain (24 Jul 26)

    build: fix build failure in github actions (#2914) * build: fix build failure in github actions * build: fix typo, comment * build: fix potential npe

  • Mohammed Hussain (23 Jul 26)

    Merge pull request #2899 from Surfoo/patch-1 Update French translation for save label

  • Mohammed Hussain (23 Jul 26)

    Merge pull request #2912 from hussainmohd-a/dev-v055y v055z

  • hussainmohd-a (23 Jul 26)

    v055z: bump version code for v055z

  • hussainmohd-a (23 Jul 26)

    fix: #2913, rename fallback to bootstrap

  • hussainmohd-a (23 Jul 26)

    strings: string literals for v055z

  • hussainmohd-a (23 Jul 26)

    tests: more tests for rpn, state machine

  • hussainmohd-a (23 Jul 26)

    ui: manage rpn ui overhaul, err handlers

  • hussainmohd-a (23 Jul 26)

    rpn: improved logic, better handling of payments, rpn servers

  • hussainmohd-a (23 Jul 26)

    alpha: no need to check for services.json for alpha builds

  • hussainmohd-a (23 Jul 26)

    sponsor: limit number of products in play console

  • hussainmohd-a (23 Jul 26)

    minor: add logs, reorder imports

  • hussainmohd-a (23 Jul 26)

    rmv unused files related to stripe

  • hussainmohd-a (23 Jul 26)

    build: add services.json based on the build type commented cyclonedxBom to generate SBOM

  • hussainmohd-a (23 Jul 26)

    misc: change fallback url, rmv usused xml comp - util to get ips for url

  • hussainmohd-a (23 Jul 26)

    vpn: multiple improvements in vpn service Move onQuery() related things to TunDnsManager - apply firewall rules on dns when there are no port rules - handle multiple domains and ips on firewall considerations - decide block free dns based on settings and android version - stricter global proxy lockdown - other minor improvements

  • hussainmohd-a (23 Jul 26)

    impl: improved bg location handling for ssid

  • hussainmohd-a (23 Jul 26)

    encrypt: better handling of i/o errors

  • hussainmohd-a (23 Jul 26)

    db: better handling of db initial load, add v31.db

  • hussainmohd-a (23 Jul 26)

    ui: style for slider used in sponsor screen

  • hussainmohd-a (23 Jul 26)

    tun: dns-ips, mem-prof, rmv unused methods in vpnAdapter

  • hussainmohd-a (23 Jul 26)

    controller: add new api accessed from ui

  • hussainmohd-a (23 Jul 26)

    tests: rmv unused methods, log pkg fix

  • hussainmohd-a (23 Jul 26)

    ui: home screen dns stats changes

  • hussainmohd-a (23 Jul 26)

    ui: make console log item selectable

  • hussainmohd-a (23 Jul 26)

    ui: rpn screen minor improvements

  • hussainmohd-a (23 Jul 26)

    log: assign proper package for Logger.kt, optimize imports

  • hussainmohd-a (23 Jul 26)

    impl: add missing dao for sponsor

  • hussainmohd-a (23 Jul 26)

    impl: show list of possible blocks on global pxy lockdown ui: paused showing dialog for now, shows list of conns which can be blocked when enabled

  • hussainmohd-a (23 Jul 26)

    logs: improve network logs after merging rethink logs

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 Address 172.67.70.254
  • Location San Francisco, California, United States of America, NA
  • ISP CloudFlare Inc.
  • ASN AS13335

Associated Countries

  • US US

Safety Score

Website marked as safe

100%

Blacklist Check

rethinkdns.com was found on 0 blacklists

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  • NABP Not Recommended Sites
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  • PhishFeed
  • PhishFort
  • Phishing.Database
  • PhishStats
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  • Phishunt
  • RPiList Not Serious
  • Scam.Directory
  • SecureReload Phishing List
  • Spam404
  • StopGunScams
  • Suspicious Hosting IP
  • ThreatFox
  • ThreatLog
  • TweetFeed
  • URLhaus
  • ViriBack C2 Tracker

Website Preview

Website preview

RethinkDNS & Firewall Android App

APK Info

De-Googled Compatibility

Native 3.96 / 4 25 ratings
microG 4.00 / 4 1 ratings
  • GrapheneOS Native 3.9 / 4 (14)
  • LineageOS Native 4.0 / 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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API

You can access RethinkDNS & Firewall's data programmatically via our API. Simply make a GET request to:

https://api.awesome-privacy.xyz/v1/services/rethinkdns-firewall

The REST API is free, no-auth and CORS-enabled. To learn more, view the API Docs or read the API Usage Guide.

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