# DNS Changer - IPv4 & IPv6

> Change DNS of both Mobile Data & Wi-Fi and browse fast and reliable internet.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.appplanex.dnschanger](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.appplanex.dnschanger)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.appplanex.dnschanger`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** AppPlanex
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 3,570,772
- **Rating:** 4.62 / 5 (14,666 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.9.2
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-22
- **First published:** 2022-01-17
- **Publisher country:** IN
- **Size:** 14 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-12
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.appplanex.dnschanger)
- **Website:** [https://AppPlanex.com/pf/dns-changer-ipv4-ipv6/](https://appplanex.com/pf/dns-changer-ipv4-ipv6/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://appplanex.com/dnschanger/privacypolicy.html](https://appplanex.com/dnschanger/privacypolicy.html)

## Description

**DNS Changer - IPv4 & IPv6** is a user-friendly Chrome extension that enables you to quickly switch your DNS server for both mobile data and Wi-Fi networks without requiring root access. It supports both IPv4 and IPv6 DNS servers, offering a broad selection from preconfigured popular public DNS providers like Google Public DNS, Cloudflare, OpenDNS, and more, or allowing you to add custom servers.

With DNS Changer, you can enhance your browsing speed by connecting to the fastest DNS server based on your location through built-in DNS speed tests, ensure safer and more private internet access by preventing malicious sites and bypassing ISP restrictions, and improve online gaming with reduced latency. The extension works quietly in the background without consuming system resources or displaying ads, making it a reliable choice for users looking to optimize their internet experience easily and securely.

## Rankings

- #30,789 — Overall
- #10 — ip

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SYSTEM_EXEMPTED`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.appplanex.dnschanger.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`

## Review summary

Most reviews praise reliability, ease of use, and DNS/custom DNS support, with occasional gaming benefits. Major concerns are device-specific compatibility (notably Galaxy Z Fold 6) and VPN permission prompts, plus billing issues where purchases don’t reflect or cannot be restored.

### Pros

- Works as advertised and reliably performs DNS changes.
- Free and easy to use.
- Improves gaming performance / reduces lag (acts as a game booster).
- Supports custom DNS changer / DNS management.
- Generally positive reception with strong user satisfaction (frequent compliments).

### Cons

- Device compatibility issues on Galaxy Z Fold 6 where DNS changes are blocked by VPN permission prompts or the app cannot function properly.
- VPN permission prompts or conflicts with other VPN apps can prevent operation on some devices.
- Billing/subscription problems reported by users (charged for a month but staying on free tier, trouble restoring purchases, and refund disputes).

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.appplanex.dnschanger)