DNSNet

DNSNet

Lightweight ad and content blocker

Charles Lombardo Connectivity DNS & Hosts Firewall Internet

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Description

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.

Versions

Version Date Size Requires Android Download
1.3.16 current
34e88579c80c3a58…
2026-07-15 19 MB API 24
1.3.15
8532183018801665…
2026-04-30 17 MB API 24
1.3.6
b579103ee0b46b0b…
2026-01-12 16 MB API 24

Permissions

What the app asks the system for. Android only grants sensitive access after you confirm it.

  • Run at startupStart automatically after the device is switched on.
  • NotificationsShow notifications.
  • Installed appsSee which apps are installed.
  • Internet accessSend and receive data over the internet.
  • Network stateCheck whether and how the device is connected.
  • Foreground serviceKeep running in the background, visible in the status bar.
  • FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SYSTEM_EXEMPTED
  • Prevent sleepingKeep the device from going to sleep.
Show 1 more permissions
  • dnsnet.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

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