# Mic Guard – Microphone Blocker

> Protect your microphone from unwanted background access

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.arksoftlabs.mic\_guard](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.arksoftlabs.mic_guard)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.arksoftlabs.mic_guard`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** ARK Soft Labs
- **Category:** LIBRARIES\_AND\_DEMO
- **Downloads:** 1,284
- **Version:** 1.0.4
- **Last updated:** 2026-04-15
- **First published:** 2026-03-13
- **Publisher country:** PK
- **Size:** 21 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-11
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.arksoftlabs.mic_guard)
- **Website:** [https://arksoftlabs.com/](https://arksoftlabs.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://arksoftlabs.com/privacy/mic-guard.html](https://arksoftlabs.com/privacy/mic-guard.html)

## Description

🔒 Mic Guard – Microphone Protection<br><br>Mic Guard helps protect your privacy by preventing unauthorized microphone access in the background.<br><br>When enabled, Mic Guard safely reserves your microphone using Android’s official audio system. This prevents other apps from secretly recording audio without your knowledge.<br><br>🛡 How It Works<br><br>Mic Guard uses a foreground service and audio reservation method to keep the microphone occupied.<br><br>✔ No root required<br>✔ No invasive permissions<br>✔ No hidden tricks<br>✔ Fully compliant with Android system policies<br><br>If a phone call or VoIP app needs the microphone, Mic Guard automatically detects it and allows communication to work normally.<br><br>🔍 App Permission Scanner<br><br>Mic Guard includes a built-in scanner that shows:<br><br>• Which apps request microphone access<br>• Which apps currently have mic permission granted<br>• Which apps also request internet access<br><br>This helps you identify potential privacy risks.<br><br>⚡ Key Features<br><br>• One-tap microphone protection<br>• Live status notification<br>• Call-safe detection<br>• Risk visibility for installed apps<br>• Lightweight and battery-friendly<br><br>📌 Important<br><br>Mic Guard does not hack, block, or modify other apps.<br>It simply reserves the microphone using Android’s standard APIs.<br><br>Designed for users who value privacy and transparency.

## Rankings

- #1,079,215 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MICROPHONE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.arksoftlabs.mic_guard.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`

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