RethinkDNS & Firewall
rethinkdns.com
An open-source ad-blocker and firewall app for Android 6+ (does not require root).
- Homepage:rethinkdns.com
- 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
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
- Privacy PolicyCreated 13 Jul 21, Last modified 1 year ago
About the Data
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RethinkDNS & Firewall Source Code
Author
Description
DNS over HTTPS / DNS over Tor / DNSCrypt client, WireGuard proxifier, firewall, and connection tracker for Android.
Homepage
https://rethinkfirewall.com/Repository
- LicenseApache-2.0
- Created08 Jun 20
- Primary languageKotlin
- Size84,219 KB
- Stars5,767
- Forks367
- Watchers5,767
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Recent Commits
set entitlementFromServer only when the server ws object was extracted
bump version code
rpn: handle stale entitlement while registering
refresh-db: skip new-app firewall notifications for rethink
rpn: register with the verified server bytes
bump app version code to 72
tun: correct stmt in event logger for close conns
rethink: exempt rethink by default on install
ui: fix margin bottom on rpn purchase screen
ui: fix vpn service notif handler
rpn: more improvements on rpn reg/unreg/ent handling
logger: preserve the fallback when crash output setup fail
events: nw and close conns in event logs
fix: rmv current file from deletion
ui: fix email subject for rpn support
ui: home screen nav icon fix
ui: change in dolphin anim - Rethink plus fragment
ui: home screen proxy inactive text, status monochorme
bug-rpt: enhanced go-log auto reporting for play
ui: show multiple response ip in dns btm sht
minor: rmv/change about-stats/general titles
fix: add notif action for dismiss/disable in bubble helper
add permission for hide_overlay, requires for some builds
rmv kt exception handler for play versions
tv: more changes in rpn screens for tv variant
fix: #3192 add okhttp3.internal.idn in proguard ref: square/okhttp#8574
impl: socks5/http server from RPN in debug mode
impl: new simulate connection results screen for debug
impl: #337 notif action protection for 12+
ui: proper request code for activity pending intent fixes #883
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
US
Safety Score
Website marked as safe
100%
Trackers
No known trackers found
Blacklist Check
rethinkdns.com was found on 0 blacklists
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RethinkDNS & Firewall Android App
APK Info
- AppRethinkDNS
- Creation Date16 May 21
- Last Updated18 Jul 24
- Current Version0.5.3e
- Privacy ReportView on Exodus →
De-Googled Compatibility
- GrapheneOSNative3.9 / 4(14)
- LineageOSNative4.0 / 4(6)
- LineageOSmicroG4.0 / 4(2)
Trackers
No trackers found
Permissions
- Access Network State
- Foreground Service
- Interact Across Users
- Internet
- Kill Background Processes
- Query All Packages
- Receive Boot Completed
- Wake Lock
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- Amended (androidApp)
- Renamed previously: RethinkDNS + Firewall from Security Tools › Mobile Apps
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