ukanth/afwall
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AFWall+ (Android Firewall +) - iptables based firewall for Android observed · 2026-10-06
Health v2 · maintenance only
91/100
- Activity 98
- Release rhythm 77
- Longevity 100
How is this computed?
round(0.45*activity + 0.35*rhythm + 0.20*longevity); archived -> min(score, 10) — computed 2026-10-21. Adoption (stars, forks) is never an input.
- gap_med: 81
- age_days: 5106
- days_rel: 75
- days_push: 15
- n_releases_24m: 6
Adoption not part of the score
3487 stars · 498 forks observed · 2026-10-06
What it is AI-extracted, prompt v1, taxonomy v1, 2026-08-29, confidence not recorded
AFWall+ is an open-source firewall application for rooted Android devices built on Linux iptables. It provides per-app granular control over network access, allowing users to block internet connectivity for individual applications.
Use cases
- block specific apps from accessing the internet on android
- prevent background data usage by apps
- stop apps from leaking data or tracking me
- control which apps can use wifi vs mobile data
- reduce battery and data usage by restricting network access
- log and monitor which apps are making network connections
When to choose
- you have a rooted Android device and want per-app firewall control
- you need iptables-level network filtering rather than VPN-based solutions
- you want an open-source, privacy-focused firewall without telemetry
When to avoid
- your device is not rooted
- you prefer a no-root VPN-based firewall
- you need an iOS or desktop firewall solution
Facets
application · maturity active
security networking privacy security privacy android-tools networking firewall iptables root-required network-control open-source android
1 source
- readme: https://github.com/ukanth/afwall · fetched 2026-10-06 · 033db691609c
Member repositories
| Repository | Role | Health v2 |
|---|---|---|
| ukanth/afwall | main | 91 |
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